Comparison

Shangri vs Cebu Pacific

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

Cebu Pacific

Book flights with the largest airline in the Philippines, offering low fares to over 60 destinations. Manage bookings for up to 20 passengers, search flights up to 7 days in advance, and add extras like baggage and meals. Multiple integrated payment options are available.

Highlights
  • Book flights for up to 20 passengers
  • 7-day flight search
  • Fare Bundles
  • Add-ons: Baggage, CEB Flexi, Meals, Seats, Travelsure
  • Integrated payment options
  • Manage bookings
Features
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Cebu Pacific Cebu Pacific is the largest airline in the Philippines, offering low fares all year round to over 60 destinations in Asia, Australia and the Middle East. We’re rolling out special app features just for you: • Book flights for up to 20 passengers • 7-day flight search results • Fare Bundles • Add-ons: Baggage, CEB Flexi, Meals, Seats, Travelsure • Integrated payment options: Credit/Debit Card, GCash, PayMaya, GrabPay, PayPal, Payment Center, Travel Fund Enjoying our app? Leave us a rating on the App Store!

Screenshots

Shangri4 screens
Cebu Pacific4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shangri at 67% against Cebu Pacific's 1%. Shangri also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.6). Cebu Pacific's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Shangri holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 971 and 463 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Shangri's written reviews are positive against 1% of Cebu Pacific's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Shangri versus Cebu Pacific: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShangriCebu Pacific
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (971 ratings) — better1.6 (463 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better1.5% of reviews
Number of ratings971 — better463
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size204 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShangri-La Hotels & ResortsCEBU AIR, INC.

Customer experience

Shangri

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

Cebu Pacific

All ratings463 ratings
Positive13.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative84.4%
Written reviews471 reviews
Positive1.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative97.2%

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

Cebu Pacific

From 463 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐ Good budget airline
  • 👍 Friendly flight attendants
  • 💰 Reasonable prices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
  • 💩 Terrible customer service
  • 🕰️ Slow and unresponsive website
  • 🤯 Frustrating booking experience
  • 🤬 Deceptive pricing practices

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

Cebu Pacific

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to log in or access booking details
  • Booking information not syncing properly
  • Errors when trying to modify or add to bookings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add Apple Wallet integration
  • Improve in-app check-in and boarding pass functionality
  • Streamline booking and management of flights

In-app purchases

None

Shangri

No in-app purchases

None

Cebu Pacific

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shangri free?
Shangri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cebu Pacific free?
Cebu Pacific is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shangri or Cebu Pacific?
Shangri is rated higher. Shangri averages 4.9 out of 5 from 971 ratings, while Cebu Pacific averages 1.6 from 463 ratings.
Do Shangri or Cebu Pacific have ads?
Neither Shangri nor Cebu Pacific shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shangri or Cebu Pacific?
Shangri ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cebu Pacific every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shangri was updated on September 22, 2026 and Cebu Pacific on September 22, 2026.

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