Comparison

Hall Pass vs HOMETAINMENT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Hall Pass

Features
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Created to reward every visit to your favourite food halls. Earn 'Hall Points' to spend at any bar or kitchen, collect loyalty rewards at your favourite kitchens and unlock access to exclusive offers across our food halls. Hall Pass is built for epic eats, delicious drinks, and making every visit even better. From quick bites to big nights, Hall Pass brings you rewards, offers and new reasons to keep coming back. Whichever food hall you visit, Hall Pass keeps the good times flowing.

About

HOMETAINMENT

Features
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HOMETAINMENT brings London’s best private experiences directly to your home, office or chosen venue. Discover and book private chefs, bartenders, mixologists, musicians, entertainers, wellbeing experts and more, all from one app. Whether you are planning an intimate dinner, birthday celebration, drinks with friends, corporate event, family gathering or something completely different, HOMETAINMENT makes it easy to find the right experience and book it directly from your phone. DISCOVER EXPERIENCES Explore a curated selection of experiences available across London and surrounding areas, including: • Private chefs and fine dining • Cocktail experiences and bartenders • Live music, DJs and performers • Magicians and entertainment • Wine and tasting experiences • Wellness and wellbeing • Creative workshops • Kids’ entertainment • Corporate and team experiences • And much more From a Michelin-trained chef cooking in your kitchen to a cocktail masterclass, live band or private wellness session, HOMETAINMENT transforms your space into the perfect setting for an unforgettable experience. BOOK DIRECTLY IN THE APP Find an experience you love and book it directly through HOMETAINMENT. • Browse available experiences • Explore HOMEtainer profiles • View photos, menus and experience details • Check pricing and booking information • Choose your date and guest numbers • Book and pay securely • Keep all your booking details in one place YOUR BOOKINGS, ALL IN ONE PLACE Once booked, the app gives you everything you need to manage your experience. • View upcoming and past bookings • Access event details and schedules • Communicate directly with your HOMEtainer • Review quotes and booking information • Keep track of your plans from enquiry to event day EXPERIENCES AT HOME OR AT WORK HOMETAINMENT is designed for experiences wherever you want them. Host a private dinner at home, organise cocktails for friends, bring entertainment to your celebration, plan a wellness session, or create something memorable for your team at the office. FOR HOMETAINERS The HOMETAINMENT app is also the professional workspace for experts offering experiences through the platform. HOMEtainers can: • Manage bookings and enquiries • Communicate with clients • Create and manage personalised quotes • Update their profile, services and experiences • Manage availability • Track payouts and earnings • View reviews and performance • Upload verification documents • Share their profile and grow their business ONE APP. TWO SIDES OF THE EXPERIENCE. For customers, HOMETAINMENT is the easiest way to discover and book exceptional experiences in London. For HOMEtainers, it is everything needed to manage and grow their business. Discover something different. Bring the experience to you.

Screenshots

Hall Pass3 screens
HOMETAINMENT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HOMETAINMENT at every 4 weeks against Hall Pass's every 10 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hall Pass ships an update every 10 months, HOMETAINMENT every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hall Pass versus HOMETAINMENT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHall PassHOMETAINMENT
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperCavendish Square Group LimitedHOMETAINMENT Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Hall Pass

No in-app purchases

None

HOMETAINMENT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hall Pass free?
Hall Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOMETAINMENT free?
HOMETAINMENT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hall Pass or HOMETAINMENT have ads?
Neither Hall Pass nor HOMETAINMENT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hall Pass or HOMETAINMENT?
Hall Pass ships an update every 10 months, and HOMETAINMENT every 4 weeks. Most recently, Hall Pass was updated on November 11, 2026 and HOMETAINMENT on November 9, 2026.

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