Comparison

HotelsByDay vs Carcirus Driver

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 use during the day, offering flexibility and comfort between check-in and check-out times. Enjoy discounted rates for a private space to rest, work, or prepare for events without the need for an overnight stay. Booking is simple and convenient, providing a solution for travelers and professionals needing a temporary retreat.

Highlights
  • Intra-day hotel bookings
  • Discounted day rates
  • Flexible check-in/check-out
  • Private workspace
  • Rest and recharge space
  • Access to hotel amenities
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

Carcirus Driver

Features
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Be the first to experience our brand-new Driver App! Drive on your own schedule, and watch your earnings grow in real time. Try it now and experience the freedom!

Screenshots

HotelsByDay4 screens
Carcirus Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Carcirus Driver at 3 against HotelsByDay's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HotelsByDay versus Carcirus Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotelsByDayCarcirus Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (210 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings210 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHotels By Day LLCcarcirus

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

Carcirus Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HotelsByDay

No in-app purchases

None

Carcirus Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotelsByDay free?
HotelsByDay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Carcirus Driver free?
Carcirus Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HotelsByDay or Carcirus Driver have ads?
Neither HotelsByDay nor Carcirus Driver shows ads.

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