Comparison

Tape vs Buenro

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

Head to head
About

Tape

Discover curated events, shows, and cultural experiences in NYC and LA. Join existing groups with a code or apply to the waitlist for access to exclusive happenings.

Highlights
  • Curated event listings
  • Shows and concerts
  • Cultural happenings
  • Access via invitation code
  • Waitlist for new members
  • NYC and Los Angeles focus
Features
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Access curated events, shows and things to do in culture in NYC & LA. You can join with a code or if you know another member. Otherwise sign up for the waitlist as we review weekly.

About

Buenro

Organize group travel and book vacation homes without the stress of chasing payments or covering empty spots. Easily claim rooms, split costs fairly, and invite friends to join unforgettable trips.

Highlights
  • Organize group travel
  • Book vacation homes
  • Split costs fairly
  • Invite friends easily
  • No upfront payments
  • Track trip progress
Features
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Welcome to a better, fairer, stress-free way to organize group travel and to book the best properties. Ever found the perfect vacation home, pool, views, 5+ bedrooms for your crew, but hesitated because of the cost or the fear you’d get stuck covering empty spots? We get it. Being the person who brings people together isn’t always easy... but the world needs more of you. That’s why we built Buenro, so you can organize unforgettable group trips without chasing people or payments ever again. HOW IT WORKS - Pick your dream home, Browse amazing group-ready homes all across Europe - Claim your room, split the cost, Lock in your spot, then invite your friends to claim theirs - No upfront payments, We only charge when all rooms are claimed within 7 days - Stay in the loop, Everyone can see who’s in, what’s happening, and how many spots are left - No awkward money convos – No more “Hey, can you send your share?” texts ever again - Join other fun groups too – See what trips your extended crew is planning - Get travel overlaps – We’ll notify you when friends' trips line up with yours CHOOSE YOUR DREAM STAY Big homes = better value per room, but the upfront risk usually kills the vibe. With Buenro, you can book with your people, split the cost fairly, and never stress about being stuck with the bill. START A GROUP TRIP As the Curator, you set the vibe. Find the home, pick the dates, claim your room, and invite your people. It’s smooth, visual, and straight to the point, no messy group chats or planning chaos. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS Easily invite friends whether they’re already on Buenro or new to the crew. Send them a quick link or notification so they can claim a room. Everyone sees who’s in and how many spots are left. ZERO CHARGES UPFRONT Everyone adds a payment method to claim a room, but we only charge if all spots are filled within 7 days. If it doesn’t work out, no one gets charged. No stress, no awkward “hey did you pay yet?” convos. Just clean, clear plans. KEEP TRACK & STAY IN CONTROL You’ll always know what’s going on—who joined, what’s left, and how much time you’ve got. Need to nudge a friend? One tap and it’s done. It’s your trip, but we’ve got your back. EXPLORE GROUPS TO JOIN Not ready to start your own? No problem. Discover trips from your friends (or friends of friends), and jump in on adventures that match your vibe. SEE WHERE YOUR FRIENDS ARE GOING Curious what’s next? See your friends' upcoming trips, and get pinged when your travel paths cross. Who knows? Your next adventure might already be forming behind the scenes. Start your group, claim your room, invite your crew, and watch it all come together. Good vibes only. See you in real life!

Screenshots

Tape4 screens
Buenro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Tape at 60 against Buenro's 4. Buenro's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Tape against 5.0 for Buenro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tape has 60 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tape ships an update fortnightly, Buenro weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tape versus Buenro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapeBuenro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (60 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings60 — better4
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size380 MB141 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTape Project Inc.Buenro OÜ

Customer experience

Tape

All ratings60 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Buenro

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tape

Requested features

1 request
  • More updates and features

Buenro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tape

No in-app purchases

None

Buenro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tape free?
Tape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Buenro free?
Buenro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tape or Buenro?
Tape and Buenro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 60 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Tape or Buenro have ads?
Neither Tape nor Buenro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tape or Buenro?
Tape ships an update fortnightly, and Buenro weekly. Most recently, Tape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Buenro on October 18, 2026.

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