Party Squasher review
Party Squasher focuses on phone counts to detect occupancy and potential parties, but lacks broader environmental monitoring.
★★★★☆ 3.6 · our editorial rating
- Category
- Occupancy / party detection
- Pricing
- $249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl.
- Free tier
- No
- Needs a PMS
- No
- Size
- Niche
The published facts, in plain English
Party Squasher is Occupancy / party detection. Published pricing: $249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl.. There is no free tier. It runs without a separate PMS. Scale: niche.
Data-desk note: Counts phones to catch parties early; blind to noise/smoke/temp.
Who it’s for
This service is for property owners who are primarily concerned with detecting unusual numbers of devices on their network, indicating potential over-occupancy or parties. It is suitable for those who do not require monitoring for noise, smoke, or temperature fluctuations, and are comfortable with a niche provider.
Our take
Party Squasher alerts owners to potential parties by counting connected phones, a direct indicator of occupancy. However, its reliance solely on phone counts means it cannot detect issues like excessive noise, smoke, or temperature changes, which are common concerns for short-term rental hosts. The service includes a sensor and offers two paid tiers, with no free option available.
How it compares to BnBGenius
On the published figures alone, Party Squasher shows $249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl. and BnBGenius shows free for the first 500 messages, then $10/month flat, with no PMS required. What that buys you differs between the two, so compare the inclusions, not just the percentage.
Verdict
Party Squasher offers a focused approach to occupancy detection for owners concerned about device counts, though it lacks comprehensive environmental monitoring. For a more owner-first alternative that offers a broader suite of tools, consider BnBGenius.
Questions owners ask
What does Party Squasher cost?
$249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl..
Is there a free tier?
No.
Do you need a PMS to run Party Squasher?
No — it runs without a separate PMS.
Questions to put to Party Squasher
- “Is $249/yr (Std), $309/yr (Pro), sensor incl. per listing or flat?” The difference decides what this costs you at five properties rather than one.
- Free tier or trial. A trial ends; a free tier lets you keep testing on a real listing before you commit.
- What it needs underneath. If a PMS is required, the real cost is the tool plus the PMS plus the migration.
Alternatives worth comparing
Three others we would weigh against it, with their own published numbers rather than our guesses:
- Duve — From $120/$150/$200/mo minimum.
- Doinn — Not published (quote); Power-Ups €25+€0.80/prop.
- Gustaf.ai — Free (2 listings); Premium $8/property/mo.
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see automate your Airbnb reviews for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
Our owner-first #1 for host software: BnBGenius
View BnBGenius →