Comparison

GuestDiary vs StayLink Host

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

Head to head
About

GuestDiary

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Manage your GuestDiary property anytime, anywhere. The GuestDiary mobile app puts everything you need to run your hotel or guesthouse right in your pocket: โ€ข Check arrivals and departures with full guest details at a glance โ€ข Manage reservations using an intuitive, calendar-style diary โ€ข Instantly update room rates, availability, and restrictions โ€ข Communicate directly with guests via the inbox โ€ข Stay informed with push notifications for new, modified, or cancelled reservations, and new messages And much more! Simplify your daily operations and stay in control of your property โ€” all from one powerful app.

About

StayLink Host

Features
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StayLink Host helps hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and vacation rentals deliver a seamless guest experience while reducing operational workload. With QR check-in, instant guest requests, announcements, and AI-powered communication, your team can stay connected with every guest from arrival to check-out. [Key Features] 1) QR Check-in - Guests scan a QR code to access their room information instantly. - No app installation required for guests. 2) Guest Requests - Receive towel, cleaning, water, maintenance, or service requests in real time. - Track request status from pending to completed. 3) Guest Communication - Chat directly with guests. - Send announcements to individual rooms or all guests. 4) Room Information - Wi-Fi details - Check-out instructions - House rules - Breakfast information - Facility guides 5) AI Assistant (Soon) - Translate conversations across multiple languages. - Help guests discover local recommendations. 6) Task Management - Assign requests to staff. - Track completion and improve efficiency. Designed For - Hotels - Guesthouses - Hostels - Resorts - Vacation Rentals - Boutique Hotels - Homestays StayLink Host helps hospitality teams save time while creating a better guest experience. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

GuestDiary4 screens
StayLink Host4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuestDiary at none against StayLink Host's 4. StayLink Host's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. StayLink Host sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. GuestDiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GuestDiary ships an update every 2 months, StayLink Host every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
GuestDiary versus StayLink Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuestDiaryStayLink Host
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAccuBook LtdNerdens

In-app purchases

None

GuestDiary

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

StayLink Host

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan$6.991 Month
  • Business Plan$29.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)$69.991 Year
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  • Business Plan (Yearly)$299.991 Year

Questions

Is GuestDiary free?
GuestDiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StayLink Host free?
StayLink Host is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GuestDiary or StayLink Host have ads?
Neither GuestDiary nor StayLink Host shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuestDiary or StayLink Host?
GuestDiary ships an update every 2 months, and StayLink Host every 3 days. Most recently, GuestDiary was updated on October 24, 2026 and StayLink Host on October 21, 2026.

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