Vrbo is the better app overall, scoring 8.0 to 7.6. Vrbo wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Hopper on 0, with 1 tied.
Families and groups booking a whole house, cabin or condo for a getaway
Travelers with flexible dates who want help timing flight bookings
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Vrbo | Hopper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Travel & Maps | Travel & Maps |
| Category rank | #12 of 13 | #13 of 13 |
| Developer | Expedia Group | Hopper |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | ✓ | ✓ |
| Web | ✓ | ✓ |
Common questions
Is Vrbo better than Hopper?
Vrbo is the better app overall, scoring 8.0 to 7.6. Vrbo wins on 4 of the 5 scores, Hopper on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Vrbo or Hopper?
Vrbo: Free app; a service fee that varies by booking is added at checkout. Hopper: Free to search; you pay for bookings and optional add-ons like Cancel for Any Reason. On value for money, Vrbo scores higher.
Do Vrbo and Hopper work on the same devices?
Yes, both run on iPhone & iPad, Android, Web.
Which is more private, Vrbo or Hopper?
Vrbo scores higher on privacy (6.4/10). App Store label: user content may be used to track you. Purchases, payment info, location, contact info, searches, identifiers and usage data may be linked to you.
Strengths and weaknesses
Vrbo
- Entire homes, so groups get the place to themselves
- Group planning with votes and comments
- Rewards you can also spend on Expedia and Hotels.com
- A service fee that varies by booking is added at checkout
- Sponsored listings can now sit at the top of search
Vrbo only lists whole homes, so your family or group gets the entire beach house, cabin or condo with no shared spaces. Trip Planner lets everyone save favorites, vote and chat in one place, and many stays offer free cancellation. You earn and spend One Key rewards shared with Expedia. Watch the checkout total, though: a service fee that changes with each booking gets added, so compare the same home elsewhere.
Full Vrbo review
Hopper
- Price predictions help you time a booking
- Flexible add-ons for uncertain plans
- Simple, friendly interface with no ads
- Paid add-ons quickly raise the real price
- Changes go through Hopper instead of the airline
Hopper tells you whether to book a flight now or wait, using price predictions and alerts, and its color-coded calendar shows the cheapest dates at a glance. It also sells hotels, homes and rental cars, plus paid flexibility like Cancel or Change for Any Reason. The predictions are handy, but add-ons raise the real price and changes go through a middleman. Use it to watch prices, then compare before you buy.
Full Hopper review
