Zen24 vs the Beds24 app: which mobile app should you use for your rentals?
The official Beds24 app and Zen24 both put your bookings on your iPhone. They are built for different jobs, though.
In short
- The Beds24 app is the official, free companion app for checking and managing bookings on the go.
- Zen24 is an independent app that adds an arrivals dashboard, financial KPIs (revenue, ADR, RevPAR), ICS export and forwarding guest messages by SMS or WhatsApp.
- Need quick, free access? The official app is enough. Want to run your properties day to day from your iPhone? Zen24 goes further.
The Beds24 mobile app: the essentials, for free
The official app describes itself as the mobile companion to your Beds24 account. It lets you follow arrivals and departures, check availability, add a booking manually and message Airbnb and Booking.com guests through their APIs.
It is deliberately simple: according to its App Store listing, full features and automation require the Beds24 account in a web browser. You sign in by scanning a QR code from that account. The app is available in English.
Zen24: a dashboard to run your properties
Zen24 connects to your Beds24 account and brings together the arrivals and departures board (nights, adults, children), your guest contact directory, date blocking, messaging and financial KPIs in a single app.
Two features make the difference day to day: tracking revenue, ADR and RevPAR, and forwarding a guest message by SMS or WhatsApp, handy for alerting a cleaning team or a co-host.
Summary table
| Criterion | Beds24 app | Zen24 |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher | Beds24 (official) | SHIP IT (independent) |
| Price | Free | Free · Premium $6.99/month, 7-day trial |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iOS 11 or later | iPhone, iOS 18 or later |
| Languages | English | English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Arrivals & departures | Yes | Yes, with nights, adults and children |
| Guest messaging | Yes (Airbnb, Booking.com) | Yes, plus SMS / WhatsApp forwarding |
| Calendar | View availability | Block dates per property |
| KPIs (revenue, ADR, RevPAR) | Not listed | Yes |
| Contact directory | Not listed | Yes, synced |
| ICS export | Not listed | Yes |
Which one should you pick?
Stick with the Beds24 app if…
you mostly check bookings now and then, handle the rest from a computer and want a 100% free option.
Switch to Zen24 if…
you manage your properties daily from your iPhone, want to track ADR and RevPAR, export your calendar or use the app in your own language.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Beds24 mobile app?
Yes. Beds24 offers a free companion app on iPhone that gives you access to bookings on the go. Advanced features stay in the web account.
Does Zen24 replace my Beds24 account?
No. Zen24 connects to your Beds24 account: your properties, bookings and channels are still managed by Beds24.
Which languages does Zen24 support?
English, French, German, Spanish and Portuguese.
The SHIP IT team
We design and build the SHIP IT apps, and write these guides from what we learn along the way.
Zen24 is made by SHIP IT, the author of this article. Beds24 is a trademark of its owner; Zen24 is not affiliated with or endorsed by Beds24.