Kringum Iceland vs GuestGrid
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Kringum Iceland
Discover thousands of stories, events, and interesting sites across Iceland. This popular travel app highlights nearby points of interest and shares tales of nature, culture, and folklore.
- Thousands of stories and sites
- Discover nearby points of interest
- Information on nature and culture
- Includes folklore and poems
- Popular Icelandic travel app
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Wherever you go in Iceland, Kringum tells you the stories right around you. Free and GPS-guided, Kringum reveals over 60,000 stories, historic sites, natural wonders and points of interest across the country — with audio narration as you travel. • Discover what happened where you're standing — sagas, folklore, history and culture • Listen to stories read aloud, automatically hands-free on the road • Explore nearby places on a live map, or browse the list around you • Nature, place names, poems, people and events from every corner of Iceland Perfect for road trips, the Ring Road, and anyone curious about the land beneath their feet. Kringum is the most popular travel app in Iceland.
GuestGrid
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GuestGrid is the all-in-one guest management app for hotels, hostels, Airbnbs, and boutique properties. For Properties: Set up your property once — entry codes, WiFi, house rules, amenities, check-in/checkout times, housekeeping schedules, and more — then share a single link with every guest. No more repetitive WhatsApp messages, Google Forms, or printed signs. Create and manage guest check-ins with QR codes and deep links Accept payments via PayPal, card, bank transfer, and 25+ local methods Track requests from guests in real-time (extra towels, maintenance, missing items) Communicate with guests directly through in-app messaging with automatic translation Set up step-by-step navigation photos so guests can find their way from the street to their door Configure housekeeping and towel change schedules Share breakfast vouchers and welcome drink coupons For Guests: Everything you need for your stay, in one place. No app download required for basic access — just scan a QR code or tap a link. View your room details, entry codes, and WiFi credentials Follow photo-guided navigation from the street to your room Request items or report issues with one tap Toggle housekeeping and towel preferences Check out with a photo of your key drop-off See all property info — rules, amenities, nearby spots — in your own language Key Features: Automatic translation into 50+ languages based on the guest's device Push notifications for messages, requests, and updates Multi-currency payment tracking with real-time conversion rates Works for any property type: hotels, hostels, Airbnbs, guesthouses, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuestGrid at none against Kringum Iceland's 1. GuestGrid also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Kringum Iceland's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Kringum Iceland sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GuestGrid asks for nothing beyond the download.
Kringum Iceland ships an update every 5 weeks, GuestGrid every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kringum Iceland | GuestGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Karl Thoroddsen | Database of Everything Inc. |
In-app purchases
Kringum Iceland
- Explorer Access$9.99
GuestGrid
No in-app purchases
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