Visit St. Maarten vs VacayStore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Visit St. Maarten
Explore the island with this digital guide to local arts, culture, beaches, dining, and activities. Find useful information, maps, and connect directly with various island services for a seamless travel experience.
- Local arts and culture guide
- Best beaches and dining recommendations
- Activity and shopping information
- Helpful maps and tips
- Direct communication with island services
- Digital version of in-room magazine
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The Visit St. Maarten app is a digital version of Visit St. Maarten, the official St Maarten Hotel and Tourism Association in-room magazine on the islands published by North South Net International Ltd. and found in the vast majority of hotel rooms. This high-end publication features an abundance of local arts & culture, the best beaches, restaurants, shopping & activities and great tips on what to do and where to go, useful information and helpful maps. The Visit St. Maarten app brings all of these features together on your phone for easy access and use as well as direct communication with Accommodations, Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Dining & Nightlife, Information & Services, Shopping and Transportation and more!
VacayStore
Discover and book travel services like restaurants, activities, and accommodations while saving money. Earn cash back on all bookings and use credits to further reduce costs. Explore new destinations and create lasting memories without overspending.
- Save money on travel services
- Earn 1% cash back on bookings
- Use Vacation Cash and Credits
- Book stays, activities, and restaurants
- Explore new destinations
- Create lasting memories
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VacayStore is your one-stop shop app. Save money on all services while vacationing and leisure-related things, and earn 1% cash back on all your bookings. Download the app and start saving. Use your Vacation Cash and Vacation Credits to save money on all your stays, activities, restaurants, car rentals, live events, and much more. But it's not just about saving money – it's about creating memories that will last a lifetime. VacayStore allows you to explore new destinations and embark on unique experiences without breaking the bank. From zip-lining through lush rainforests to swimming with dolphins in crystal-clear waters, endless possibilities await you. Download the app today and enjoy life by collecting more memories.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Visit St. Maarten at 5.0 against VacayStore's 3.8. Visit St. Maarten also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). VacayStore's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Visit St. Maarten holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VacayStore has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Visit St. Maarten ships an update every 2 days, VacayStore every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visit St. Maarten | VacayStore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.8 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 15 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rosana Duell | Vacation Store LLC |
Customer experience
Visit St. Maarten
VacayStore
In-app purchases
Visit St. Maarten
No in-app purchases
VacayStore
No in-app purchases
