Comparison

Hosta vs CoHostOS

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

Head to head
About

Hosta

Manage short-term rentals effortlessly with this mobile-first property management app. Sync calendars, track income and expenses, and handle direct bookings all in one place. Designed for independent hosts seeking a simple, fast tool without unnecessary complexity.

Highlights
  • Calendar and booking synchronization
  • Direct booking management
  • Income and expense tracking
  • Guest communication tools
  • Multi-device sync
  • Financial report export
Features
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Hosta is a simple, mobile-first property management app for short-term rental hosts. No complicated setup, no account required to get started - add your first property in 30 seconds and start managing your rentals right away. Whether you host on Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO, or multiple platforms at once, Hosta keeps everything in one place. Sync your calendars automatically via iCal, track income and expenses, and see your real profit at a glance - without the complexity of enterprise software. Manage apartments for other people? Give each owner a private link and stop sending screenshots. Built for independent hosts who want a clean, fast tool without the bloat. CALENDAR & BOOKINGS Sync calendars from Airbnb, Booking.com, VRBO and more via iCal Automatic overbooking alerts across all properties Manual booking management with full guest details Check-in and check-out reminders via push notifications Block dates and set custom prices per property DIRECT BOOKINGS Share your booking link with guests to accept reservations directly Configure payment methods: bank transfer, PayPal, crypto Review and approve booking requests from your phone Set payment deadlines and manage your own terms Keep 100% of the revenue - no platform commissions INCOME & EXPENSES Track income from all booking sources in one place Log expenses by category: utilities, repairs, supplies, lease See occupancy rate, ADR and net earnings per property Revenue sharing for properties managed for owners Export PDF financial reports for any period OWNER LINKS Send each property owner their own private link Owners see their bookings, calendar, income after your share and their own expenses No app, no account and no password for the owner One link covers all of that owner's properties - add one and it appears automatically Owners can log the expenses they cover themselves Revoke access any time and switch it back on just as easily The owner page speaks English, Russian, Spanish and Chinese GUEST TOOLS WhatsApp message templates for check-in, check-out and reminders Availability check across all properties with guest-ready pricing Cleaning schedule generator for your cleaner YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL Free for 1 property - no credit card required Cloud backup and multi-device sync Support for multiple currencies Short-term rental management doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Hosta gives independent Airbnb hosts, co-hosts and vacation rental managers the tools they need - at a price that makes sense. Terms of Use: https://myhosta.app/terms.html

About

CoHostOS

Manage short-term rentals, co-hosts, and landlords with this comprehensive property management app. Features include booking synchronization, automated guest messaging, owner statements, and direct booking websites. It also offers tools for cleaner scheduling, maintenance tracking, and team collaboration.

Highlights
  • Multi-property dashboard
  • iCal sync with booking platforms
  • Automated guest messaging
  • Owner statements and portals
  • Direct booking website creation
  • Smart lock integration
  • Cleaner and vendor scheduling
  • Maintenance tracking
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CoHostOS is the all-in-one property management app for short-term rental hosts, co-hosts, and landlords. Start with a 7-day free trial, then subscribe to unlock full access. SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED CoHostOS requires an active subscription to use all features. Two plans are available: • Operator — Up to 10 properties • Pro — Unlimited properties Both plans include a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. FEATURES INCLUDED WITH SUBSCRIPTION PROPERTY DASHBOARD • Multi-property overview with earnings, occupancy, and activity • Support for short-term, long-term, and mixed portfolios • Per-property analytics with revenue breakdown BOOKING MANAGEMENT • iCal sync with Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com (auto-refresh) • Manual booking entry with guest details • Multi-property calendar view • Automated guest messages OWNER STATEMENTS & PORTALS • Auto-calculate revenue, fees, expenses, and payouts • Professional PDF statements • Private owner portal web link • QuickBooks-compatible CSV export DIRECT BOOKING WEBSITE • Branded booking page per property • Stripe checkout with credit cards and Apple Pay • Discount codes and promo campaigns GUEST PORTAL • Private check-in link with WiFi, house rules, and instructions SMART LOCK INTEGRATION • Generate unique guest access codes per booking • Supports August and Igloohome locks CLEANER & VENDOR SCHEDULING • Assign jobs with priority and scheduling • Companion app: CoHost Provider (free download) MAINTENANCE TRACKING • Create and track repair requests • Photo upload and completion reports GUEST CRM • Auto-built profiles from booking history • VIP flags and custom notes LANDLORD MODE (for long-term rentals) • Tenant and lease management • Multi-unit buildings support • Online rent collection via Stripe • Tenant portal for payments and requests • Late fee automation and reminders • Rental applications with e-signature • 1099-MISC tax document generation UNIFIED INBOX • SMS and email in one view TEAM COLLABORATION • Invite co-hosts, assistants, and accountants • Role-based access control Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CoHostOS at none against Hosta's 2. Hosta's advantage is device support. On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Hosta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CoHostOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hosta against 5.0 for CoHostOS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hosta versus CoHostOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHostaCoHostOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei GontarevANDREW STEPHEN RAMOS

Customer experience

Hosta

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CoHostOS

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hosta

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Unlimited Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
None

CoHostOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hosta free?
Hosta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CoHostOS free?
CoHostOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hosta or CoHostOS?
Hosta and CoHostOS are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

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