Comparison

Sri Buddy vs Hey Good Guide

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

Head to head
About

Sri Buddy

Features
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Sri Buddy is an innovative mobile application developed using state-of-the-art technology, designed to transform the way tourists experience Sri Lanka. Our innovative mobile application seamlessly integrates essential services and personalized guidance, ensuring every journey is safe, convenient, and unforgettable. Sri Buddy offers real-time assistance, instant access to emergency services, safety tips, and trusted local resources. Whether you're exploring bustling cities or serene coastlines, our app ensures you stay informed and secure every step of the way. With comprehensive travel information, including visa assistance for Sri Lanka, Sri Buddy simplifies your journey. Stay updated with real-time safety alerts, access emergency services instantly, and explore expertly curated itineraries and recommendations. Navigate seamlessly to Sri Lanka’s best destinations with confidence and ease.

About

Hey Good Guide

Features
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For the first time in Sri Lanka, Good Guide brings you an Audio Guide feature. Say goodbye to heavy guidebooks and random blogs—explore the island with stories, insights, and local secrets, all in your pocket. Listen to engaging stories at top attractions. Explore at your own pace with hands-free guidance. Enjoy curated tours covering culture, food, and hidden gems. Receive personalized recommendations tailored to your interests. Discover places nearby with location-based suggestions. Uncover experiences beyond the usual tourist path. Good Guide turns every visit into an immersive adventure—effortless, informative, and unforgettable. Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sri Buddy4 screens
Hey Good Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Hey Good Guide at 3 against Sri Buddy's 1. Hey Good Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sri Buddy ships an update fortnightly, Hey Good Guide every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sri Buddy versus Hey Good Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSri BuddyHey Good Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB131 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSri Buddy (Private) LimitedIshara Kasun Niroshana

In-app purchases

None

Sri Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

Hey Good Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sri Buddy free?
Sri Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hey Good Guide free?
Hey Good Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sri Buddy or Hey Good Guide have ads?
Neither Sri Buddy nor Hey Good Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sri Buddy or Hey Good Guide?
Sri Buddy ships an update fortnightly, and Hey Good Guide every 9 days. Most recently, Sri Buddy was updated on October 25, 2026 and Hey Good Guide on October 25, 2026.

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