GetYourPhuket vs BalmRentals
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GetYourPhuket
Discover Phuket with a comprehensive guide to attractions, dining, and shopping. Find apartments, villas, and townhouses for rent or sale, and connect with a manager for real estate assistance.
- Phuket attractions guide
- Real estate catalog (rent/sale)
- Property booking
- Restaurant and beach information
- Car and yacht rental listings
- Direct chat with manager
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GetYourPhuket is an application for everyone who is planning to visit Phuket or is already here. It is an indispensable assistant for everyone who wants to get maximum pleasure and comfort while visiting this beautiful place. Real Estate Catalog Here you will find the best deals on apartments, villas and townhouses for rent and sale in Phuket with the possibility to book your favorite property. Phuket Guide Here you will get detailed information on Phuket's iconic places: local restaurants, beaches, attractions, shopping, car and yacht rentals and much more. Chat with manager Our manager is always on call in the chat app, solve any real estate issues.
BalmRentals
Find classified ads for renting mopeds, motorcycles, and cars. Offers a convenient way for landlords and tenants to connect with verified listings. Rent vehicles in just 2 clicks with multi-language support.
- Vehicle rental classifieds
- Moped, motorcycle, and car listings
- Verified ads with strict moderation
- Map view of nearby rentals
- 2-click vehicle rental process
- Multi-language support (4 languages)
- User registration for safety
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Balm is a marketplace for renting transport and real estate for travelers in Thailand. Find a scooter, motorbike or car near you. Or rent an apartment, condo, house or villa for as long as you need. All in one app, on the map of Phuket and beyond. WHAT YOU CAN RENT – Transport: scooters, motorbikes, motorcycles, cars – Real estate: apartments, condos, houses, villas FLEXIBLE PRICING See the price per day, week or month. Balm shows a clear "from X per day" so you can compare options at a glance. REQUESTS Cannot find the right one? Post a request describing what you need, and nearby owners send you their offers and message you directly. EASY TO SEARCH – Map with every listing around you – Filters by type, price and rental period – Photos, details and location for each listing – In-app chat with the owner – Favorites to save what you like Balm works in Phuket and across Thailand. Rent directly from owners, no middlemen.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BalmRentals at every 2 weeks against GetYourPhuket's monthly. GetYourPhuket's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GetYourPhuket ships an update monthly, BalmRentals every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GetYourPhuket | BalmRentals |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GYP GROUP COMPANY LIMITED | Sergey Vikhlyaev |
Customer experience
GetYourPhuket
BalmRentals
In-app purchases
GetYourPhuket
No in-app purchases
BalmRentals
No in-app purchases
