# GlobeTips vs HitchJack

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HitchJack at none against GlobeTips's 1. HitchJack also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). GlobeTips's advantage is ratings volume (663 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobeTips sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HitchJack asks for nothing beyond the download.

HitchJack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobeTips has 663 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GlobeTips ships an update every 4 months, HitchJack every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobeTips | HitchJack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globetips-travel-tips/id462719356/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchjack/id6772252846/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 26 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ievgenii Lebid](https://appshunter.io/developer/850306142) | [Jamie Schlinkmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772252848) |

## What reviewers say

### GlobeTips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globetips-travel-tips/id462719356)

This app provides tipping advice for over 200 countries, offering precise guidance for various situations. Features include bill scanning for automatic calculation, check splitting, and tax exclusion, making it easy to tip appropriately worldwide.

**Highlights:** Tipping guide for 240+ countries, Bill scanning for automatic calculation, Check splitting, Tax exclusion, Automatic country detection, Service-based tipping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Tips Content | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🌍 Auto-detects country location
- 💡 Provides tipping guidance for multiple countries
- 🎯 Helpful for international travelers
- 📊 Shows tipping ranges with slider approach

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Outdated tipping information (US 15% for great service)
- ❌ Inaccurate international tipping guidance (Italy/Spain tour guides)
- 💰 Expensive pricing for country unlocks
- 💰 Price doubled for full version
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Video ad trial unlock not functioning
- Full version purchase not unlocking content
- Missing hotel staff tipping information across countries
- Inconsistent data availability for some countries

**Requested features**

- Update US tipping recommendations to reflect current standards (18-20%)
- Allow flexible tipping percentages (16%, 17%, 18%, 19%, 21%, etc.)
- Subtract state tax from bill before calculating tip
- Add rounding feature for tip and total amounts
- Include hotel staff tipping recommendations


### HitchJack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitchjack/id6772252846)

Control your HitchJack device with this official application. Manage settings and ensure seamless operation for your travel needs. This app provides a direct connection to your device for easy management.

**Highlights:** Device control, Settings management, Seamless operation, Direct device connection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobeTips free?

GlobeTips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HitchJack free?

HitchJack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GlobeTips or HitchJack?

HitchJack is rated higher. GlobeTips averages 4.7 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while HitchJack averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GlobeTips or HitchJack have ads?

GlobeTips shows ads; HitchJack does not.

### Which is updated more often, GlobeTips or HitchJack?

GlobeTips ships an update every 4 months, and HitchJack every 2 months. Most recently, GlobeTips was updated on November 1, 2026 and HitchJack on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*