Lodgify Guest vs Fran's Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lodgify Guest
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The Lodgify Guest app will make your vacation rental stay smoother than ever! Through our mobile app, you can easily communicate with your hosts and access any relevant information for your stay, such as the Wi-Fi password, the access door codes or the house rules. Forget about printing dozens of papers and checking old email chains looking for relevant documents: any important information for your stay will be already in the app. That includes check-in information, payment receipts and rental agreements. Do you have any questions for your hosts? You can call them directly using the Lodgify Guest app! Do you need directions to reach the property? Use the app to find the best route. Think about the Lodgify Guest app as your virtual assistant during your vacation rental stay. Download the app now and enjoy all these features for free!
Fran's Guide
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Fran’s Guide is your personal audio guide for Paris. Walk through the city at your own pace, follow curated routes, and listen to stories that make each place feel alive. Start with iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, then discover hidden details, historical context, and local tips along the way. Perfect for travelers who want freedom, culture, and a simple way to explore Paris without joining a traditional guided tour. Features: – Self-guided walking tours – Audio stories for each stop – Interactive route map – Ask Fran, your Paris travel chatbot – Free preview before unlocking the full tour – Available in English and French Explore Paris beautifully, independently, and without stress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lodgify Guest at none against Fran's Guide's 5. Lodgify Guest also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). Fran's Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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. Fran's Guide sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Lodgify Guest asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lodgify Guest ships an update monthly, Fran's Guide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lodgify Guest | Fran's Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Codebay Solutions SL. | Francoise Lapetite |
In-app purchases
Lodgify Guest
No in-app purchases
Fran's Guide
- Eiffel Secrets — Full Tour$6.99
- Notre-Dame Full Tour$6.99
- montmartre_full$6.99
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- louvre_full$6.99
- lemarais_full$6.99
Questions
Is Lodgify Guest free?
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