Hall Pass vs HOMETAINMENT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hall Pass
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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.
HOMETAINMENT
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Hall Pass | HOMETAINMENT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Cavendish Square Group Limited | HOMETAINMENT Ltd |
In-app purchases
Hall Pass
No in-app purchases
HOMETAINMENT
No in-app purchases









