Comparison

Shangri vs GHA DISCOVERY

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

Head to head
About

Shangri

Discover travel destinations, lifestyle inspiration, and exclusive offers. Book stays, dining, and shopping with flexible payment options. Earn rewards and enjoy member privileges for elevated experiences.

Highlights
  • Travel destination ideas
  • Lifestyle inspiration
  • Exclusive offers
  • Flexible payment options (Cash, Points)
  • Mobile check-in
  • Points tracking and redemption
  • Member rates and deals
Features
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Start your journey of discovery with the new Shangri-La Circle App – your connection to the world of Shangri-La. It’s your one-stop for daily inspiration, elevated experiences, and endless possibilities to help you live the good life, the way you like it… afterall life isn’t meant to be square. MORE INSPIRATION It’s a big world with so much to see and do. Let us point you in the right direction with travel destination ideas, lifestyle inspiration and exclusive offers to get you started. Plan your next getaway, your next bite or next purchase from Shangri-La Boutique, and all with a just a few simple swipes or taps. MORE FLEXIBILITY Pay for your bookings with Cash, Points or both. No complicated conversion rates to calculate. No black out dates. No confusion. You’ll be ready to go in no time. Check-in to your hotel from anywhere with Mobile Check-in. Never miss a thing by adding your reservation to your Apple Wallet and calendar. View weather forecast and taxi card and request local customer support 24/7 all on the app. MORE SIMPLICITY Keep track of your journey with us from anywhere, at any time. Always know how many Points you’ve earned, and with a fixed Points redemption rate of 15 Points to US$1 on Shangri-La Products & Services, you’ll always know how much they’re worth, and how close you are to redeeming wonderful experiences. MORE RECOGNITION We recognise and reward you for every moment you spend with us. Earn towards status upgrades whether you are staying, dining or shopping at over 100 Shangri-La, Kerry, JEN or Traders Hotels & Resorts worldwide. MORE PRIVILEGES You’ll always enjoy something extra as a member. Be the first to get access to exclusive member rates and the best deals, right here on the app. MORE FLAVOURS Explore the diverse and delicious flavours of Shangri-La restaurants around the world and close to home. Search by dish, cuisine, city, restaurant or hotel.

About

GHA DISCOVERY

Discover exclusive hotel rates, dining, spa, and local offers at over 800 hotels worldwide. Earn and spend rewards currency on your next visit. Explore curated experiences and enjoy flexible paths to elite status with four membership tiers.

Highlights
  • Browse and book member rates
  • Explore stay offers and promotions
  • Earn and spend DISCOVERY Dollars
  • Access local dining and spa deals
  • Purchase curated experiences
  • Flexible paths to elite status
Features
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NEW PROGRAMME FEATURES This updated, more user-friendly app reflects the all-new GHA DISCOVERY programme and refreshed branding. EXPANDED BENEFITS AND REWARDS Now, browse and book Member Rates of 10% or more off rooms at participating hotels worldwide. Explore Stay Offers, Experiences, Local Offers and Promotions available exclusively for members at 800+ hotels across 100 countries. Eligible purchases now earn you DISCOVERY Dollars (D$), our generous rewards currency. You can spend your D$ towards your total bill on your next visit. LIVE LOCAL OFFERINGS FOR EVERY MEMBER Access the best our hotels have to offer, with or without a stay. Find incredible offers on dining, spa, pool, golf and more at hotels nearby. Or take advantage of our curated Experiences, now available for purchase by all members. MORE FLEXIBLE PATHS TO ELITE STATUS There are now four membership tiers, so it’s easier to reach elite status. You also have a choice of three flexible paths to upgrade your status: nights/stays, eligible purchases or number of brands stayed.

Screenshots

Shangri4 screens
GHA DISCOVERY4 screens

Verdict

The call

Shangri and GHA DISCOVERY both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Shangri's written reviews are positive against 27% of GHA DISCOVERY's. Shangri also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). GHA DISCOVERY's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 — 4.9 for Shangri against 4.8 for GHA DISCOVERY. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 971 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Shangri's written reviews are positive against 27% of GHA DISCOVERY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shangri ships an update every 3 weeks, GHA DISCOVERY every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shangri versus GHA DISCOVERY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShangriGHA DISCOVERY
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (971 ratings) — better4.8 (1.5K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better27.4% of reviews
Number of ratings9711.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB126 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShangri-La Hotels & ResortsGlobal Hotel Alliance

Customer experience

Shangri

All ratings971 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral0.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative29.6%

GHA DISCOVERY

All ratings1,490 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive27.4%
Neutral8.5%
Negative64.2%

User reviews

Shangri

From 971 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great location
  • 👍 Excellent staff
  • 👍 Comfortable rooms
  • 👍 Delicious breakfast
  • 👍 Seamless booking process

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy sign-in process
  • 🐛 Inconsistent app functionality
  • 🐛 Difficult to modify bookings
  • 🐛 Disconnected between app and website
  • 🐛 Limited app features

GHA DISCOVERY

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💻 Easy to use booking engine
  • 🏆 Excellent benefits for Titanium members
  • 👍 Good overall functionality

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy app with frequent crashes
  • 🤔 Inconsistent user experience
  • 🔍 Difficult to find/book desired properties
  • 💳 Issues with redeeming points/rewards
  • 🔒 Security concerns with account/data management

Bugs and requests

Shangri

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Login issues and credential problems
  • Booking information not syncing properly
  • Compatibility issues with older devices
  • Data security and privacy concerns

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to modify existing bookings
  • More detailed hotel and room photos
  • Improved login and account management
  • Seamless integration between app and website
  • Enhanced app functionality and features

GHA DISCOVERY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Forced app updates causing issues
  • Login and registration problems
  • Booking and reservation tracking not working as expected
  • Compatibility problems with older devices and operating systems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for multiple currencies
  • Improve integration with hotel systems to show bookings
  • Provide better customer service and support
  • Add ability to add membership card to digital wallets
  • Implement dark mode and other accessibility features

In-app purchases

None

Shangri

No in-app purchases

None

GHA DISCOVERY

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shangri free?
Shangri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GHA DISCOVERY free?
GHA DISCOVERY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shangri or GHA DISCOVERY?
Shangri is rated higher. Shangri averages 4.9 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while GHA DISCOVERY averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Shangri or GHA DISCOVERY have ads?
Neither Shangri nor GHA DISCOVERY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shangri or GHA DISCOVERY?
Shangri ships an update every 3 weeks, and GHA DISCOVERY every 5 weeks. Most recently, Shangri was updated on September 22, 2026 and GHA DISCOVERY on September 23, 2026.

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