GuruWalk vs Monster Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GuruWalk
Discover the world's best free walking tours led by passionate local guides. Book tours for free and pay what you feel the experience was worth at the end. Explore cities and learn about culture and history in over 1000 destinations worldwide.
- Free walking tours
- Local guides
- Pay-what-you-want model
- Global destinations
- Cultural exploration
- History tours
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GuruWalk is the platform where you can find the best free tour guides in the world. The free tours or guruwalks are fun and entertaining guided tours where you learn a lot of things. You book for free and pay at the end the amount you consider according to your experience. FREE TOURS OR GURUWALKS, ARE COMPOSED OF: Gurus: Passionate local guides, with great knowledge about the city and local customs. Walkers: Travelers who prefer this kind of tours and want to discover every corner of the world with GuruWalk. We are currently present in 117 countries and in more than 1000 destinations. Our goal is to bring culture closer to everyone and give them the opportunity to discover new places through passionate local guides. Our mission is to create a more empathetic society by facilitating access to culture and history through unique experiences. and history through unique experiences anywhere in the world.
Monster Play
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Monster Play by Monster Day Tours Developed by award-winning tour operator - Monster Day Tours (MDT). This innovative travel app can seamlessly integrated into the company’s popular walking tours to enhance the user’s tour experience and elevate your exploration of city to new heights. Participate in their guided walking tours to collect badges & reward vouchers that offer exclusive discounts and perks from MDT's trusted partners. Enjoy savings on dining, shopping, attractions and more, making your travel experience even more rewarding! What to expect: - Elevate your tour experience with immersive technology & interactive elements. - Have fun on walking tours and collect badges to win more attractive vouchers. - Enjoy discount vouchers from F&B, retail vendors, attractions and more! - Get travel tips and insights put together by expert guides and local insiders. Download now and unlock a world of discovery and excitement!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Monster Play at 13.0 against GuruWalk's 15.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GuruWalk ships an update fortnightly, Monster Play weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GuruWalk | Monster Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (38 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 170 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GuruWalk | Woopa Travels Pte Ltd |
In-app purchases
GuruWalk
No in-app purchases
Monster Play
No in-app purchases
