Comparison

Hellobud vs Fran's Guide

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

Head to head
About

Hellobud

Features
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Tired of planning group trips in endless group chats? Hellobud combines polls, itinerary, shared expenses and chat in one app. Agree on dates, build the plan, split costs - and let Bud (AI) suggest ideas. Why Hellobud • Polls for dates, destination, stays and activities • Shared day-by-day itinerary • Clear expense splits and reimbursements • Feed, favorites, lists and trip documents • Hotel & activity search plus AI suggestions How it works 1. Create a trip (even without an account) 2. Invite friends with a link 3. Vote, plan and settle - together Download Hellobud and plan your next friends trip without the chaos.

About

Fran's Guide

Features
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Fran’s Guide is your personal audio guide for Paris. Walk through the city at your own pace, follow curated routes, and listen to stories that make each place feel alive. Start with iconic Paris landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, then discover hidden details, historical context, and local tips along the way. Perfect for travelers who want freedom, culture, and a simple way to explore Paris without joining a traditional guided tour. Features: – Self-guided walking tours – Audio stories for each stop – Interactive route map – Ask Fran, your Paris travel chatbot – Free preview before unlocking the full tour – Available in English and French Explore Paris beautifully, independently, and without stress.

Screenshots

Hellobud4 screens
Fran's Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hellobud at none against Fran's Guide's 5. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Fran's Guide sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hellobud asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hellobud ships an update weekly, Fran's Guide every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Hellobud versus Fran's Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHellobudFran's Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB205 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHellobudFrancoise Lapetite

In-app purchases

None

Hellobud

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Fran's Guide

One-time5
  • Eiffel Secrets — Full Tour$6.99
  • Notre-Dame Full Tour$6.99
  • montmartre_full$6.99
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  • louvre_full$6.99
  • lemarais_full$6.99

Questions

Is Hellobud free?
Hellobud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fran's Guide free?
Fran's Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hellobud or Fran's Guide have ads?
Neither Hellobud nor Fran's Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hellobud or Fran's Guide?
Hellobud ships an update weekly, and Fran's Guide every 4 days. Most recently, Hellobud was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fran's Guide on October 28, 2026.

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