Visit St. Maarten vs SBH Guide
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!
SBH Guide
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SBH Guide is the premium app to explore St. Barth, day and night. Discover a curated selection of the island’s best restaurants, beach clubs, nightlife, boutiques, and essential services. Whether you're planning a beachfront lunch, a fine dining experience, or a night out, SBH Guide helps you find the right place instantly. With real-time updates, you always know what’s open now, what’s happening today, and what’s nearby. Key features: – Discover top places by category (restaurants, beach clubs, nightlife, shopping, services) – See what’s open in real time – Explore daily events and happenings – Access essential services quickly (pharmacies, emergency, transport…) – Premium, clean and intuitive interface Designed for both visitors and locals, SBH Guide delivers a seamless and elegant experience. Explore St. Barth — day & night.
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Verdict
Visit St. Maarten and SBH Guide are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ships an update every 2 days, SBH Guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Visit St. Maarten | SBH Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 97 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rosana Duell | jeremy mannella |
In-app purchases
Visit St. Maarten
No in-app purchases
SBH Guide
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Visit St. Maarten free?
Is SBH Guide free?
Do Visit St. Maarten or SBH Guide have ads?
Which is updated more often, Visit St. Maarten or SBH Guide?
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