Comparison

VibeLobby vs HaruTabi

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

Head to head
About

VibeLobby

Features
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Book 3M+ hotels — sorted by vibe, not just stars. Chat with fellow guests before you arrive. Create plans, find dinner buddies, and meet travelers who share your interests. VibeLobby is the world's first social hotel booking app. ► FIND YOUR VIBE Pick your interests — yoga, dining, coworking, surfing, or anything that moves you. Our Vibe Score™ ranks hotels by guest activity and community buzz so you know where your people are before you book. ► BOOK DIRECTLY Compare real-time rates across 2M+ hotels worldwide. See room types, amenities, and transparent pricing with taxes included. Book securely in seconds. ► JOIN THE LOBBY Once booked, drop into the Hotel Lobby or City Chat. Share plans, find dinner buddies, or connect with people nearby. Send messages, voice notes, or hop on a video call — in any of 24 languages with real-time translation. ► ACTIVITY BOARD Browse or create group activities — beach trips, dinner plans, city tours. Join with one tap and a group chat is created automatically. ► TRAVEL BUDDIES Discover travelers with shared interests at your hotel. When you both connect, a chat opens instantly. ► SWISS QUALITY Built in Switzerland. Your data stays private. Verified bookings only — no strangers, no spam. Privacy controls let you manage your visibility. ► WORLDWIDE Available in 24 languages. Hotels in every major city. Your next travel friendship starts here.

About

HaruTabi

Features
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Discover Japan and turn every trip into a lasting memory. HaruTabi is a travel companion that helps you collect and organize your adventures across Japan. From sightseeing and hot springs to seasonal travel information, everything you need is in one app. Key Features Visit all 47 prefectures of Japan GPS check-ins to record your travels Collect over 100 hot spring stamps Collect 51 famous landmark stickers Collect postcards from 22 cities Track your progress on an interactive Japan map Cherry blossom forecasts Autumn foliage information Ski resort information across Japan Tokyo travel guide covering the 23 special wards Japan travel guides Story-style travel sharing Cloud sync across devices Whether you're chasing cherry blossoms in spring, colorful leaves in autumn, or snow in winter, HaruTabi helps you plan, record, and remember every journey. Terms of Use:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VibeLobby4 screens
HaruTabi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VibeLobby at none against HaruTabi's shown. HaruTabi's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. VibeLobby sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HaruTabi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VibeLobby ships an update every 4 weeks, HaruTabi weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VibeLobby versus HaruTabi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibeLobbyHaruTabi
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size282 MB119 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHeitaria Swiss AGShouHeng Liu

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VibeLobby

One-time2
  • City Lobby Unlock$2.99
  • Unlock City Lobby$2.99
2 purchases

HaruTabi

Subscriptions2
  • HaruTabi Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • HaruTabi Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is VibeLobby free?
VibeLobby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HaruTabi free?
HaruTabi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VibeLobby or HaruTabi have ads?
HaruTabi shows ads; VibeLobby does not.
Which is updated more often, VibeLobby or HaruTabi?
VibeLobby ships an update every 4 weeks, and HaruTabi weekly. Most recently, VibeLobby was updated on October 7, 2026 and HaruTabi on October 12, 2026.

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