Eranos vs hostr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eranos
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Never show up to a potluck with the fifth pasta salad again and stop stressing when someone invites you and your first thought is "WHAT DO I BRING?!" Eranos makes potluck planning effortless by giving everyone a clear view of what's being brought. Whether it's a family Thanksgiving, office party, or neighborhood BBQ, you'll always have the right variety of food without the chaos of group texts. Create your event in seconds, share a simple code with your guests, and watch your menu come together in real-time. Everyone can see what others are bringing, which categories need more dishes, and make smart choices about what to contribute. Not sure what to bring? Eranos provides AI-powered recommendations. Get personalized dish suggestions based on what's already being brought, your cooking skills, dietary preferences, and how much time you have. You can even chat with the AI to get creative ideas that perfectly complement your event. The app shows you at a glance if you need more appetizers, sides, or desserts, so the potluck menu feels balanced and complete. Key features: - Quick event setup with shareable join codes - Real-time menu visibility for all guests - AI dish recommendations and interactive chat - See who's coming and what they're bringing - Event history to reference past potlucks
hostr
Effortlessly plan and host gatherings with a collaborative platform for menus, guest lists, and photos. Discover curated recipes, scale ingredients, and even get AI-generated decoration ideas. Integrated grocery delivery makes shopping a breeze.
- Collaborative menu planning
- Guest list and RSVP tracking
- 450+ curated recipes
- Smart servings scaler
- AI-powered decoration generation
- Integrated grocery delivery
- Shared photo gallery
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hostr makes party planning effortless. Create a party, share a link, and let everyone collaborate on the menu, guest list, and photos — no sign-up required. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, organizing a potluck, or throwing a dinner party, hostr gives you everything in one place. 450+ CURATED RECIPES Browse recipes across 6 world cuisines: American, Indian, Asian, Latin, European, and Mediterranean. Filter by Popular, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, or category (Appetizers, Mains, Sides, Desserts, Drinks). Every recipe includes ingredients, servings, cook time, and step-by-step instructions. SMART SERVINGS SCALER Hosting 4 or 40? Adjust servings and watch all ingredient quantities recalculate instantly. The scaled amounts carry through to your shopping list and grocery orders. TWO PARTY MODES • Hosted Mode — You're in charge. Only the host adds menu items, manages the guest list, and shares invites. Guests RSVP (Going, Maybe, Can't) and view the menu. • Potluck Mode — Everyone collaborates. Guests add dishes, claim items, and help plan together. GUEST LIST & RSVP Track who's coming with real-time RSVP tracking. Guests join via a shared link — no app download or account required. See at a glance who's Going, Maybe, or Can't make it. GROCERY DELIVERY BUILT IN Turn your party menu into a shopping list with one tap. Order ingredients through Instacart, Amazon Fresh, Amazon, or Walmart without leaving the app. AI-POWERED DECORATIONS Choose a theme or color palette and AI generates a complete decoration package — tableware, lighting, centerpieces, and more — with links to buy everything. Customize colors to match your vision. SHARED PHOTO GALLERY Guests upload photos in real-time to a shared gallery. Browse, download, and save your favorites — all the memories in one place. PARTY SUPPLIES Don't forget the basics. Browse and add plates, cups, napkins, decorations, and bar essentials to your shopping list. NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED hostr is designed to be frictionless. Create a party in seconds. Share a link. That's it. No email, no password, no account needed.
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Verdict
Eranos and hostr are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Eranos | hostr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jayanth Putta | Hostly LLC |
In-app purchases
Eranos
No in-app purchases
hostr
No in-app purchases









