# Frienzy vs GuideKeep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GuideKeep at none against Frienzy's 2. GuideKeep also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Frienzy's advantage is ratings volume (198 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Frienzy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. GuideKeep asks for nothing beyond the download.

GuideKeep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frienzy has 198 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Frienzy's written reviews are positive against 100% of GuideKeep's.

Frienzy ships an update every 3 weeks, GuideKeep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frienzy | GuideKeep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frienzy-group-travel-planner/id6446246578/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidekeep/id6754758536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **198** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 94.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 106 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Frienzy Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652983784) | [Infohub Innovations](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718111577) |

## What reviewers say

### Frienzy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frienzy-group-travel-planner/id6446246578)

Simplify group travel planning and coordination with this app. Discover new travel partners, manage itineraries, track shared expenses, and book accommodations. Stay connected with in-app chat and location sharing for a seamless adventure.

**Highlights:** Find new travel partners, Swipe to discover trips, AI-powered itinerary extraction, Shared expense tracking, Book accommodations and experiences, Real-time location sharing, In-app group chat, Custom travel scrapbook

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Frienzy Pro – Monthly | $9.00 | per month |
| Frienzy Pro – Yearly | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface and intuitive design
- 📍 Location tracking and mapping features
- 💬 Integrated messaging and communication
- 📸 Photo sharing capabilities
- 📋 Comprehensive itinerary planning and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔐 Login and authentication issues
- 💳 Paywall prevents free trial of features
- 🐛 Frequent unexpected logouts
- 🐛 Friend request acceptance problems

**Reported bugs**

- Login functionality broken - users cannot log in
- Unexpected logouts occurring frequently
- Friend requests cannot be accepted by recipients
- App becomes unusable without login access

**Requested features**

- Custom category creation for itinerary items
- Separate dining category instead of subcategory
- Image upload capability for dining and activities
- Direct links to restaurant and activity websites


### GuideKeep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidekeep/id6754758536)

This platform streamlines tour operations for travel agencies and guides. It simplifies tour assignments, manages tourists, and tracks guide activities, enhancing coordination and productivity.

**Highlights:** Easy tour assignment, Real-time tour notifications, Guide schedule management, Timesheet clock in/out, Tourist and tour tracking, Secure platform

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frienzy free?

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

### Is GuideKeep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Frienzy or GuideKeep?

GuideKeep is rated higher. Frienzy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 198 ratings, while GuideKeep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Frienzy or GuideKeep have ads?

Neither Frienzy nor GuideKeep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Frienzy or GuideKeep?

Frienzy ships an update every 3 weeks, and GuideKeep every 3 days. Most recently, Frienzy was updated on October 21, 2026 and GuideKeep on September 29, 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.*