Hellobud vs Fran's Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hellobud
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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.
Fran's Guide
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Fran's Guide sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Hellobud asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | Hellobud | Fran's Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 205 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hellobud | Francoise Lapetite |
In-app purchases
Hellobud
No in-app purchases
Fran's Guide
- 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
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