City Experiences vs GuideUp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
City Experiences
Discover and book exciting local experiences across the country, from multi-day adventures to scenic cruises. Easily manage your tickets, receive helpful event reminders, and access live chat support for any questions.
- Search national events
- Purchase tickets
- Download and store tickets
- Receive event push notifications
- Live chat support
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At City Experiences, our promise to you is memories that last a lifetime and feelings that bring a smile to your face for years to come. We cherish every new person who joins us on one of our yachts, and are thrilled to welcome back customers who return year after year. Come onboard with us and enjoy the wind in your hair, the salty, fresh smell of the ocean all around you, and stunning coastal views. Our mobile application allows you to easily search our events across the country, purchase a ticket, download your tickets to get scanned at the yachts, and get live chat support for common questions about our amazing experiences. BOOK EXPERIENCES Go on local experiences in one of our multitude of cities, whether it's for multiple days or just a morning brunch. Explore the Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, Alcatraz, or any of our incredible cruises. DOWNLOAD YOUR TICKETS Simply enter the confirmation number into our app in order to store your tickets. When entering your confirmation number we send you push notifications as it gets closer to event time with helpful tips. SUPPORT Via the app you can get support for your cruise purchase, whether just a simple question or a complex question for the big cruise day.
GuideUp
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Find and book fishing charters directly with local guides. No booking companies. No 20% fees. Just you and the captain. GuideUp is the first fishing charter marketplace with verified catch records. Both guide and angler confirm every catch, creating the most trustworthy track record in the industry. FOR FISHERMEN Finally, a way to actually choose your captain. • See verified catch records - catches confirmed by both parties • Read real reviews from verified customers • View boat details, equipment, and amenities • Compare prices transparently across guides • Book instantly for last-minute trips No more mystery captains. No more researching forums for hours. FOR CAPTAINS Stop paying 20% to booking companies. • Pay $80/month flat - one good trip pays for the whole month • Build your own brand and following • Own your customer relationships directly • Get rewarded for quality with verified catch records KEY FEATURES Verified Catches - Confirmed by both guide and angler Transparent Profiles - See everything before you book Direct Booking - No middlemen, no hidden fees Honest Reviews - Only verified customers can review Download GuideUp and discover a better way to book fishing charters.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: City Experiences at monthly against GuideUp's every 2 months. City Experiences also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
City Experiences ships an update monthly, GuideUp every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | City Experiences | GuideUp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 387 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hornblower Cruises & Events | Jacob Michael Searing |
Bugs and requests
City Experiences
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tickets not saving
- Crashes on purchase
- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
Requested features
4 requests- Improved schedule display
- Ability to save tickets
- Better ticket management
- More reliable app performance
GuideUp
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
City Experiences
No in-app purchases
GuideUp
No in-app purchases









