Comparison

Warmshowers App vs Shred Instructor

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

Head to head
About

Warmshowers App

Discover and connect with hosts for free accommodation while traveling. Access host and itinerary details offline, ensuring usability even in areas with poor connectivity. Plan your journey and arrange stays directly through the application.

Highlights
  • Find hosts via map and text search
  • Contact hosts directly
  • Offline access to host and itinerary info
  • Arrange accommodation
  • Travel planning
Features
Currently charting
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Users of Warmshowers.org can use this app to find hosts using both map and textual search while on the road. Hosts can be contacted directly through the app to arrange accommodation. Host and Itinerary information can also be accessed while off-line to allow usage in areas of poor connectivity. For more information about Warmshowers please see the website: https://www.warmshowers.org For full details of subscription charges and Terms of Use, see https://www.warmshowers.org/terms

About

Shred Instructor

Features
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Manage your surf instruction business in Bali and Lombok with Shred Instructor. Shred Instructor is the business companion for surf instructors. Accept booking requests, manage your schedule, track earnings, handle payouts, and grow your instruction business all in one app. Features: - Accept or decline booking requests from surfers - Manage your weekly schedule and availability - Track earnings with monthly breakdowns - Request payouts to your bank account - View booking history and reviews - Create and manage lesson packages - Set your locations and languages - Receive push notifications for new bookings Built for surf instructors in Bali and Lombok who want a simple, professional way to manage their bookings and grow their business.

Screenshots

Warmshowers App4 screens
Shred Instructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shred Instructor at none against Warmshowers App's 3. Shred Instructor also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Warmshowers App's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Warmshowers App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Shred Instructor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Warmshowers App ships an update every 4 days, Shred Instructor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Warmshowers App versus Shred Instructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWarmshowers AppShred Instructor
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (69 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings69 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB27 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperWarmshowers LLCIVWorks

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Warmshowers App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Warmshowers Registration Fee$29.99
None

Shred Instructor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Warmshowers App free?
Warmshowers App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shred Instructor free?
Shred Instructor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Warmshowers App or Shred Instructor have ads?
Neither Warmshowers App nor Shred Instructor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Warmshowers App or Shred Instructor?
Warmshowers App ships an update every 4 days, and Shred Instructor every 3 months. Most recently, Warmshowers App was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shred Instructor on September 29, 2026.

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