# SmartTravelling vs gaïd

The clearest difference is review sentiment: gaïd at 100% against SmartTravelling's 61%. SmartTravelling's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SmartTravelling sells 24 one-off in-app purchases and gaïd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SmartTravelling | gaïd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttravelling/id1033159949/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 52 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [smart-travelling](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033159948) | [gaid GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896691610) |

## What reviewers say

### SmartTravelling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarttravelling/id1033159949)

Discover curated travel guides for cities and regions worldwide, focusing on gastronomy, accommodation, and culture. Plan your trips with authentic recommendations and easily book hotels through integrated services.

**Highlights:** Premium travel guides, Gastronomy, accommodation, cultural recommendations, Over 50 cities and regions, Personal trip planning, Hotel booking integration, New rating system, My Day feature

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Naples | $4.90 | one-time |
| Florence | $4.90 | one-time |
| Nice | $4.90 | one-time |
| Deutsch | $4.90 | one-time |
| Berlin | $5.90 | one-time |
| Paris | $5.90 | one-time |
| London | $5.90 | one-time |
| Venice | $5.90 | one-time |
| Copenhagen | $5.90 | one-time |
| Munich | $5.90 | one-time |
| New York | $5.90 | one-time |
| San Francisco | $5.90 | one-time |
| Stockholm | $5.90 | one-time |
| Vienna | $5.90 | one-time |
| Côte d'Azur | $5.90 | one-time |
| Istanbul | $5.90 | one-time |
| Ibiza - Formentera | $5.90 | one-time |
| Rome | $5.90 | one-time |
| Piemont | $5.90 | one-time |
| Madrid | $5.90 | one-time |
| Sizilien | $5.90 | one-time |
| Deutsch | $5.90 | one-time |
| Gardasee | $5.90 | one-time |
| Portugal | $5.90 | one-time |


### gaïd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gaid/id6769825754)

Discover curated selections of places in various cities, chosen by locals for different moods and categories. This app offers a map-based experience with one-tap booking and a private space for your own discoveries and notes. It focuses on editorial quality over crowdsourced reviews.

**Highlights:** Locally curated place selections, Map-based discovery, One-tap booking, Private space for personal notes, Editorial quality content, Mood and category-based recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| gaïd Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| gaïd Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SmartTravelling free?

SmartTravelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is gaïd free?

gaïd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do SmartTravelling or gaïd have ads?

Neither SmartTravelling nor gaïd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SmartTravelling or gaïd?

SmartTravelling ships an update fortnightly, and gaïd fortnightly. Most recently, SmartTravelling was updated on October 26, 2026 and gaïd on October 25, 2026.

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