Comparison

Tour Director vs ProGuide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Tour Director

This app helps tour directors manage group information, itineraries, and payments for their tours. It provides access to EF resources and allows for secure communication with participants and EF support.

Highlights
  • Access itinerary allocations
  • View detailed group information
  • Access EF resources
  • Manage safety and payments
  • Contact EF support
  • Chat with tour participants
Features
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As a Tour Director working with EF, you are empowered to be the insightful, culturally connected leader who guides our customers every step of the way. From hotel check-ins to route navigation, you handle the details so students and teachers can relax on tour. The "Tour Director" app is here to make your job a little bit easier, so you can focus on delivering life-changing experiences every day. Features available for Tour Directors: - Access itinerary allocations and control what aspects of it should be customer-facing - View detailed group information for tours you’re leading - Access important EF resources to help your tour be a success - Manage safety and process secure payments - Get in touch with EF during any unforeseen circumstances - Send chat messages to tour participants without sharing your phone number

About

ProGuide

Features
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Say goodbye to printed itineraries and scattered notes. Our app gives you instant access to guest lists, schedules, pick-up times, and special requests — all in one place. Designed for tour guides, it helps you stay organized, save time, and focus on creating unforgettable experiences.

Screenshots

Tour Director4 screens
ProGuide3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ProGuide at 3 against Tour Director's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Tour Director versus ProGuide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTour DirectorProGuide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSignum International AGAgencia de Viajes Horizontes de Costa Rica SA

In-app purchases

None

Tour Director

No in-app purchases

None

ProGuide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tour Director free?
Tour Director is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ProGuide free?
ProGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Tour Director or ProGuide have ads?
Neither Tour Director nor ProGuide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tour Director or ProGuide?
Tour Director ships an update every 2 months, and ProGuide every 2 months. Most recently, Tour Director was updated on October 12, 2026 and ProGuide on October 6, 2026.

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