Comparison

HotelsByDay vs DayPass

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

Head to head
About

HotelsByDay

Book hotel rooms for a few hours during the day, offering a flexible and affordable alternative to overnight stays. Perfect for travelers needing rest during layovers or business professionals requiring a quiet workspace.

Highlights
  • Book hotel rooms by the hour
  • Flexible check-in and check-out times
  • Discounted rates compared to overnight stays
  • Ideal for layovers and business trips
  • Access to hotel amenities
  • No credit card required for booking
Features
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Take the red-eye. Rest after that five-star meal. Prep for your keynote address. No matter where you go and what you do, you’ll always have room to rest, refuel, and recharge with HotelsByDay. Ever wish you could indulge in a hotel hours before check-in, or long after check-out? Now you can with HotelsByDay, the only mobile provider of intra-day hotel spaces. Priced at a discount from a typical overnight stay, rooms booked on HotelsByDay give you flexibility, comfort, and a space of your own—by day. Booking doesn’t require a credit card, and you can do it in three simple clicks. Hotels post their unused day space here; you browse the offerings, and book a room. Then, you check in as usual—and use the space to nap after a redeye, prepare for an event, host meetings, or simply relax. Elegant and convenient, HotelsByDay allows you to focus on having a beautiful time. Specific uses: TRAVEL COMFORTABLY * Land from your redeye—straight into a nap and a shower * Relax during a long layover or flight delay * Prepare for or unwind from a cruise * Enjoy ultra-late checkout before a late flight DO BUSINESS BETTER * Enjoy a slick workspace in between meetings * Graduate from Starbucks—and prep for or host meetings and interviews * Cut down on work-related travel expenses by making day trips * Shorten your business—and get home to the family faster * Book a space for your next casting call, audition, or publicity event GET MORE OUT OF YOUR DAY TRIPS * Have a luxurious home base and meeting spot for your group * Take advantage of daytime amenities, like pools, spas, and gyms * Get ready for an event, such as a wedding or dinner * Book a space to shower, rest, and transition from day to night HotelsByDay is free to use. Download today to browse our selection of luxury hotels, and find your perfect daytime space.

About

DayPass

Access premium hotel pools, resorts, beach clubs, fitness centers, and spas for day use. Discover and book elevated leisure experiences in top destinations worldwide with a simple, flexible platform.

Highlights
  • Access hotel pools and resorts
  • Book beach clubs and spas
  • Discover top destinations
  • Real-time availability
  • Seamless booking with Apple Pay/Card
  • Instant confirmation
  • Reschedule or cancel bookings
Features
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DayPass™ – Your Country Club, Everywhere Experience refined leisure on your own terms with the DayPass App, your access point to select hotel pools, all-inclusive resorts, distinguished beach clubs, elevated fitness centers, and serene spa environments. With the DayPass App, any day can become a premium escape. Top Destinations at Your Fingertips Americas & Caribbean Orlando, Cancún, Cabo San Lucas, Punta Cana, Costa Rica, Saint Lucia, Martinique, Guadeloupe, The Bahamas, St. Maarten. Europe, Middle East & Africa Sicily, Marbella, Mallorca, Ibiza, Marrakesh, Albufeira, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh, Doha, Canary Islands, Bodrum. Asia Pacific Singapore, Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Bali, and additional sought-after destinations. Effortless Process Discover - Search your destination or explore curated suggestions. Explore - View participating venues with real-time availability. Book - Reserve seamlessly with Apple Pay or Card. Receive - Get instant confirmation through the app. Manage - Reschedule, Cancel Relax – Enjoy your selected venue and make the most of your day. About the DayPass App. Whether you want to unwind by a quiet pool, enjoy a beachfront retreat, immerse in a wellness escape, or stay active at a premium fitness center, the DayPass App connects you to elevated amenities for the day. For cruise travelers, nearby guests, or explorers looking to enhance their downtime, the DayPass App provides access to all-inclusive resorts and refined leisure spaces through a simple, flexible platform. Connect Facebook: https://facebook.com/daypassapp Instagram: https://instagram.com/daypassapp Twitter: https://twitter.com/daypassapp Support and Feedback Your feedback is valued. For questions, visit our FAQ at http://daypassapp.com/faq or contact a Concierge directly through the app. Here’s to discovering meaningful, memorable leisure moments. The DayPass Team

Screenshots

HotelsByDay4 screens
DayPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HotelsByDay at none against DayPass's shown. HotelsByDay also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for HotelsByDay against 4.4 for DayPass. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 212 and 228 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of HotelsByDay's written reviews are positive against 55% of DayPass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotelsByDay ships an update every 5 weeks, DayPass every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HotelsByDay versus DayPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotelsByDayDayPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (212 ratings) — better4.4 (228 ratings)
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better55.3% of reviews
Number of ratings212228 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB55 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHotels By DayDaypass Inc.

Customer experience

HotelsByDay

All ratings212 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.8%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative31.5%

DayPass

All ratings227 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative40.4%

User reviews

HotelsByDay

From 212 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Great concept/idea
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Efficient booking process
  • 💰 Good deals/discounted rates
  • ✅ Legit/works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitchy app
  • 🐛 Impossible to navigate
  • 🐛 Annoying to sign in repeatedly
  • 🐛 Map doesn't work
  • 🐛 App doesn't load

DayPass

From 228 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Well priced
  • ✨ Great application
  • 🏖️ Spectacular places
  • 💯 Excellent experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Freezes up
  • 🎟️ Tickets not produced
  • 📍 Not available in many places
  • 🗺️ Limited options and cities
  • 💸 Higher than Resort pass

Bugs and requests

HotelsByDay

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Navigation nightmare
  • No back or forward button from hotel listings
  • Impossible to switch between properties to compare
  • Map feature doesn't work properly
  • Doesn't show upcoming reservations on login
Show 10 more
  • App is glitchy
  • App just hangs
  • App doesn't work properly
  • Map needs to update as you roll
  • App makes you continuously sign in
  • App wouldn't load anything
  • Constantly logs you out
  • Map doesn't work on the iPhone app
  • Can't go back to searching again
  • No way to navigate back to the home screen

Requested features

9 requests
  • Waiting list option for cancellations
  • Ability to go back to searching
  • More filter options
  • Update hotels provided
  • Map needs to update as you scroll
Show 4 more
  • More hotels to choose from
  • Ability to review reservation
  • Fix continuous sign-in issue
  • Update app regularly

DayPass

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Apple Pay crashes the app
  • Email verification not working
  • Confirmation email not received

Requested features

5 requests
  • More locations included
  • App to work offline
  • More comprehensive than Resort Pass
  • Discounted alternative to membership apps
  • App to be fully native

In-app purchases

None

HotelsByDay

No in-app purchases

None

DayPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotelsByDay free?
HotelsByDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayPass free?
DayPass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotelsByDay or DayPass?
HotelsByDay is rated higher. HotelsByDay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 212 ratings, while DayPass averages 4.4 from 228 ratings.
Do HotelsByDay or DayPass have ads?
DayPass shows ads; HotelsByDay does not.
Which is updated more often, HotelsByDay or DayPass?
HotelsByDay ships an update every 5 weeks, and DayPass every 2 months. Most recently, HotelsByDay was updated on November 1, 2026 and DayPass on November 2, 2026.

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