# Holbox Guide vs XCARET!

The clearest difference is update cadence: XCARET! at fortnightly against Holbox Guide's every 33 months. XCARET! also leads on ratings volume (6.5K vs 3). Holbox Guide's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Holbox Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XCARET! has 6.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Holbox Guide ships an update every 33 months, XCARET! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holbox Guide | XCARET! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holbox-guide/id1020901603/reviews)** | [4.7 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcaret/id1165654955/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 354 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pedro Mendez Pinto](https://appshunter.io/developer/722613352) | [Experiencias Xcaret S.A. de C.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495778450) |

## What reviewers say

### Holbox Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holbox-guide/id1020901603)

Explore Holbox Island with this travel app. Discover certified tour guides, recommended activities like swimming with whale sharks and kiteboarding, and top-rated restaurants for an unforgettable vacation experience.

**Highlights:** Certified tour guide recommendations, Whaleshark swimming tours, Kiteboarding and sports fishing, Kayaking and birdwatching, Restaurant and dining suggestions, Holbox Island boat tours

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### XCARET!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcaret/id1165654955)

Enhance your park visit with digital tickets, interactive maps, and real-time activity information. Book tickets, tours, and activities with exclusive benefits, and easily access dining options and services. Save memories with photo access and optimize your day with personalized planning tools.

**Highlights:** Digital tickets for sustainable entry, Fast and easy ticket and tour booking, Interactive park maps, Real-time activity schedules and locations, FotoPass photo access and sharing, Restaurant discovery and service locator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 🌴 Beautiful natural setting
- 🎢 Variety of fun activities

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 💸 Expensive photo packages
- 🚫 Restricted access for some attractions

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen not working
- App not loading past initial screen
- Unable to download or access photos

**Requested features**

- Offline map functionality
- Ability to add purchased tickets to app
- Better integration between app and website


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Holbox Guide free?

Holbox Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XCARET! free?

XCARET! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Holbox Guide or XCARET!?

Holbox Guide is rated higher. Holbox Guide averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while XCARET! averages 4.7 from 6.5K ratings.

### Do Holbox Guide or XCARET! have ads?

Neither Holbox Guide nor XCARET! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Holbox Guide or XCARET!?

Holbox Guide ships an update every 33 months, and XCARET! fortnightly. Most recently, Holbox Guide was updated on October 3, 2026 and XCARET! on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*