eLocalPass vs PDC Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eLocalPass
Discover local discounts at restaurants, shops, and services while traveling. Pay like a local and save money on your adventures.
- Find local discounts
- Restaurants, shops, and services
- Pay like a local
- Traveler tool
- Discount fan tool
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This app is an essential tool for both travelers and discount fans. Find discounts in restaurants, shops and services so you can pay like a local during your travels!
PDC Guide
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Welcome to Playa del Carmen—your way. PDC Guide is the definitive mobile companion for exploring Playa del Carmen and the Riviera Maya. Whether you're planning your first trip, returning for another unforgettable vacation, or living here year-round, PDC Guide puts the best of Playa in your pocket. Discover Local Favorites From beachfront palapas on the north end to hidden taquerias off Quinta Avenida, explore hand-picked recommendations for restaurants, bars, beach clubs, cafés, and nightlife—curated by locals, not algorithms. Events & What's Happening Now Stay in the loop with live music, full-moon parties, food festivals, art walks, wellness events, and weekly happenings. Our events calendar is updated daily so you never miss what's going on while you're here. Beaches & Cenotes Find the perfect stretch of sand for your mood—family-friendly, party vibes, quiet escapes, or snorkeling spots. Plus curated guides to the best cenotes within driving distance, with tips on entrance fees, depth, and what to bring. Day Trips & Excursions Explore Tulum, Cozumel, Isla Mujeres, Chichén Itzá, Coba, Akumal, and Bacalar with easy-to-follow guides, transport tips, and honest recommendations on which tours are worth your money. Practical Local Info Get the answers tourists actually need: where to exchange money, how to use the colectivos, which ATMs to trust, tipping etiquette, safety tips, Spanish phrases that help, and how to avoid common tourist traps. Offline-Friendly Save your favorites and access key information even when your data connection gets spotty. WHY PDC GUIDE? Unlike generic travel apps, PDC Guide is built exclusively for Playa del Carmen. We're not trying to cover every city in the world—we're trying to be the best guide to this one. That means deeper recommendations, fresher updates, and real local perspective you can't get from a global platform. PERFECT FOR - First-time visitors planning their trip - Return travelers looking for new experiences - Digital nomads settling in for the long haul - Expats and residents staying connected to the community
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: eLocalPass at every 2 weeks against PDC Guide's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eLocalPass ships an update every 2 weeks, PDC Guide every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eLocalPass | PDC Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Playacrawl Tours SA de CV | Justin Hampton |
In-app purchases
eLocalPass
No in-app purchases
PDC Guide
No in-app purchases
