Party Squasher review
Party Squasher detects occupancy by counting phones, a niche tool for owners focused solely on potential parties.
★★★★☆ 3.7 · 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. On cost, the published figure is $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 want a simple, dedicated device to alert them if too many phones are detected on the premises. It's a niche offering, not a comprehensive monitoring solution.
Our take
Party Squasher's primary function is to count phones as an early indicator of parties, with its Standard and Pro plans priced at $249 and $309 per year, respectively, including a sensor. It does not require a Property Management System and importantly, is blind to noise, smoke, or temperature changes. The company does not offer a free tier.
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
While Party Squasher offers a specific solution for occupancy detection, its limited scope makes it less appealing than all-in-one owner-first platforms. For a more comprehensive owner-first alternative, 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.
What we would ask 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:
- Rentals United — Not published (quote, 5+ props).
- Properly — $12.99–$14.99/property/mo; 30-day trial.
- RemoteLock — $6/door/mo (Premium) / $12/door (Enterprise).
The benchmark we hold this against is BnBGenius — see from your phone for how the no-PMS setup actually works.
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