Comparison

Guestplan vs inline Host

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

Head to head
About

Guestplan

This comprehensive system helps restaurants manage online reservations, table assignments, and guest information. It offers features like drag-and-drop table planning, automated availability management, and customizable booking widgets. The app supports offline access and synchronized data across devices.

Highlights
  • Online reservation management
  • Table management and floor plans
  • Guest information tracking
  • Automated availability control
  • Customizable booking widgets
  • Offline access and data synchronization
  • Email and SMS confirmations
Features
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Guestplan is a 360° restaurant reservation system with easy-to-navigate features that support online reservations, table management, floor plans, and more. Discover the most complete and powerful app on the market for managing table reservations at your restaurant. Beautiful, fast, and easy to use on every iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. Download Guestplan for free. Sign in to your Guestplan account and explore the world's greatest table reservation system on iOS. • Exclusively for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch • Manage all your table reservations, guest information, call-ahead seating lists, and walk-ins • At the restaurant entrance, in the kitchen, behind the bar, at the office, or anywhere in the world • Automatically synchronized across all your iOS devices • Even when offline, you can still access everything fully • Drag 'n drop reservations and optimize your table plan • Online availability will be managed automatically • Manage manually to close, open, or adjust availability according to your rules • Accept online reservations from your website and Google without commissions or booking fees • Utilize our professional white-label reservation widget according to your rules and preferred look and feel • Create your own reservation widget using our Open API • Send customized emails and mobile messages with a personal touch to confirm reservations • Messages can be sent automatically or manually. Begin today and discover the world's greatest table reservation system for your restaurant. About Us We are your supplier. We are not a booking site or agency. We believe that you do not want to use a reservation management system owned by a commercial booking site. And that makes a difference. eTender Guestplan was founded in 2006, two years before it was developed for a renowned restaurant in Amsterdam. In a world of hyper-venture-capital-fueled startups, eTender Guestplan was built for the long term. We pay our bills and fund new developments with the revenue from our products, and we've been profitable since day one. Thanks to all our great users, we build exceptional reservation systems. We are clear about what we believe in and how we act. We are grateful for your trust and are committed to meeting your wishes and needs. Feedback Review us. We value your feedback. To enhance our app for your restaurant, please review us on the App Store. Support Do you need assistance? Contact us at support@guestplan.com. For urgent matters, prioritize sending your email with high priority. Information Contact us at hello@guestplan.com for general inquiries.

About

inline Host

Manage restaurant reservations and customer waitlists efficiently. Quickly add guests, send notifications, and track their status. Streamline your front-of-house operations for a better dining experience.

Highlights
  • Restaurant reservation management
  • Customer waitlist tracking
  • Guest notification system
  • Efficient check-off functionality
  • Front-of-house operations streamlining
Features
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Restaurant reservation and waitlist management. Quickly and easily add, notify, and check off customers on the waitlist.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Guestplan at 72% against inline Host's 0%. Guestplan also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (215 vs 2). inline Host's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Guestplan holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Guestplan has 215 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Guestplan's written reviews are positive against 0% of inline Host's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guestplan ships an update every 3 weeks, inline Host weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Guestplan versus inline Host: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuestplaninline Host
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (215 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings215 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereTender BVInLine Apps

Customer experience

Guestplan

All ratings215 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative21.1%

inline Host

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Guestplan

No in-app purchases

None

inline Host

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Guestplan free?
Guestplan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inline Host free?
inline Host is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Guestplan or inline Host?
Guestplan is rated higher. Guestplan averages 4.7 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while inline Host averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Guestplan or inline Host have ads?
Neither Guestplan nor inline Host shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Guestplan or inline Host?
Guestplan ships an update every 3 weeks, and inline Host weekly. Most recently, Guestplan was updated on October 9, 2026 and inline Host on September 29, 2026.

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