MacQueen vs Guidist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MacQueen
Easily find and book accommodations worldwide with competitive pricing and a secure, hassle-free experience. Discover over 1 million hotels, from luxury to budget, with smart search filters. Earn rewards on every booking through the loyalty program.
- Book over 1 million hotels worldwide
- Competitive pricing and exclusive deals
- Smart search and filtering options
- MacQueen Loyalty Program for rewards
- Instant booking confirmation
- 24/7 customer support in Arabic and English
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MacQueen: Book Hotels Worldwide Book the best hotels worldwide easily with MacQueen. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a business trip, a weekend getaway, or a last-minute stay, MacQueen helps you find the right accommodation at competitive prices with a fast, secure, and hassle-free hotel booking experience. Browse over 1 million hotels and resorts around the world, including luxury hotels, budget hotels, serviced apartments, boutique hotels, and family-friendly stays. Wherever you're traveling, MacQueen makes it easy to discover the perfect place to stay. Use smart search and filters to compare hotels by destination, price, star rating, property type, amenities, and guest ratings, making it easy to find the perfect stay for every trip. A Stay for Every Journey Whether you're travelling for business, family vacations, Umrah, honeymoons, sports events, weekend getaways, or group travel, MacQueen helps you find the right accommodation for every journey. Choose from a wide range of accommodations, including: ∙ Luxury hotels ∙ Chic Resorts ∙ Budget hotels ∙ Boutique hotels ∙ Serviced apartments ∙ Family-friendly hotels ∙ Business hotels Book with Confidence Your hotel booking experience should be simple and reliable. That's why MacQueen offers: ∙ Transparent pricing with no hidden fees ∙ Secure and trusted payment methods ∙ Instant booking confirmation ∙ Fast and secure hotel booking ∙ Manage all your hotel reservations in one place ∙ 24/7 customer support in Arabic and English Earn Rewards with Every Stay Travel more and get rewarded with the MacQueen Loyalty Program. Earn reward points on eligible hotel bookings and redeem them on future stays. Enjoy exclusive member offers and promotions while making every booking even more rewarding. With the MacQueen Loyalty Program, you can: ∙ Earn points on eligible hotel bookings ∙ Redeem points on future hotel reservations ∙ Access exclusive member-only offers and seasonal promotions ∙ Save more on future stays every time you book with MacQueen. Why Choose MacQueen to Book Hotels? ∙ Over 1 million hotels and resorts worldwide ∙ Competitive hotel rates ∙ Exclusive hotel deals and seasonal offers ∙ Hotels for every budget and travel style ∙ Smart search and filtering ∙ MacQueen Loyalty Program rewards ∙ Easy booking management ∙ Arabic and English customer support About MacQueen MacQueen is a Saudi travel company based in Al Khobar. Since 2019, MacQueen has been helping travellers discover and book hotels around the world through a smart, reliable, and easy-to-use hotel booking app. Download MacQueen now and discover millions of hotels worldwide with competitive prices, exclusive offers and rewards with every booking.
Guidist
This app simplifies international visa applications and global travel discovery. It offers services for obtaining visas, attending global sports events, and exploring countries with detailed reports on cities, weather, dining, shopping, and attractions. Book tourist landmarks and more to facilitate your journey.
- International visa application services
- Global sports and event ticket booking
- Destination discovery and city reports
- Weather and restaurant information
- Hotel and shopping center details
- Tourist landmark booking
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استخرج تاشيرتك واكتشف العالم ! مع تطبيق قايديست اصبحت اجراءات استخراج التاشيرة واكتشاف العالم اسهل من اي وقت اخر .. يقدم قايديست خدمات استخراج التاشيرات الدولية للسفر وخدمات حضور المباريات والاحداث الرياضية العالمية بالاضافة لاكتشاف الدول وتقارير عن المدن والطقس والمطاعم والفنادق ومراكز التسوق وخدمات حجز المعالم السياحية والعديد من الخدمات الاخرى التي يجمعها التطبيق ويقدمها بكل سلاسة للسياح . مشوار الالف ميل يبدأ بخطوة ومشوار رحلتك السياحية المتكاملة يبدأ بتحميل قايديست.. حمل التطبيق واستفد من العديد من الخدمات المقدمة لتسهيل رحلتك !
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MacQueen at none against Guidist's shown. MacQueen also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (651 vs 63). Guidist's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, review sentiment, 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.
MacQueen holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MacQueen has 651 ratings behind it against 63, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of MacQueen's written reviews are positive against 50% of Guidist's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MacQueen ships an update every 2 weeks, Guidist every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | MacQueen | Guidist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (651 ratings) — better | 4.5 (63 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.3% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 651 — better | 63 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MacQueen | INTERNATIONAL TOURIST TRAVEL AND TOURISM AGENCY |
Customer experience
MacQueen
Guidist
Bugs and requests
MacQueen
Reported bugs
11 issues- App crashes during booking process
- Payment processing takes 30+ minutes despite successful payment
- Registration fails to send verification codes
- Search returns 'no results' for available hotels
- 'Something went wrong' error messages during booking
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- Rooms show as sold out when available on other platforms
- Incorrect room details sent to hotels
- App freezes and lags frequently
- Price changes between selection and checkout
- Booking confirmation not received by hotels
- Reservation details not matching what was booked
Requested features
12 requests- Direct contact information for hotels
- More detailed room descriptions and specifications
- Additional photos for each room type
- Room size information in square meters
- Hotel rating and review system within app
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- Ability to edit reservations after booking
- Multiple currency support for all countries
- Larger font size for better readability
- Similar hotel recommendations
- Clear refund policy and timeline
- 24/7 responsive customer support
- Confirmation number visibility and tracking
Guidist
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MacQueen
No in-app purchases
Guidist
No in-app purchases







