Comparison

G vs Been There‎

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

Head to head
About

G

Features
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G-Play is more than just an event platform—it’s where real connections happen! Whether you’re looking for exciting events, new friendships, or unique experiences, G-Play is your go-to social event hub.

About

Been There‎

Discover local favorites and hidden gems recommended by locals, not sponsored content. Plan multi-stop outings with walking directions and share your taste profile with friends. Find the perfect spot for any occasion, from cozy dates to late-night cravings.

Highlights
  • Discover local favorites
  • Search by vibe, occasion, or craving
  • Build multi-stop plans with directions
  • Save and map favorite spots
  • See friends' check-ins
  • Browse curated local itineraries
  • Build a shareable taste profile
Features
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Been There is the local guide built on real recommendations — not sponsored lists or tourist traps. Find the restaurants, bars, cafés, and hidden gems that locals genuinely love, and keep every place worth a second visit in one spot. Search the way you talk. Looking for a cozy wine bar for a first date? A perfect three-stop Friday night? The best dumplings in Chinatown? Been There gets what you mean and answers with sourced picks that fit the moment. Every recommendation backed by the writers and outlets that actually know the city. Build a night out in seconds. Spin up multi-stop plans with walking directions between every stop, or browse itineraries from people who live there. Go out together. See where your friends are checking in, find the spots they keep coming back to, and discover neighborhoods through the people you trust. Every place becomes part of your memories. Build a profile that reflects your taste, your neighborhoods, your cuisines, your go-to spots, and the people you explore them with. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Discover local favorites, not generic top-10 lists • Search by vibe, occasion, neighborhood, or craving • Build multi-stop nights with walking directions between stops • Save spots and grow your personal map of the city • Check in with friends and see where they're exploring • Browse curated plans from locals and creators • Follow weekly picks in The Edit • Build a shareable taste profile from everywhere you've been BT+ Unlimited search and the full multi-stop plan builder. Start with a 7-day free trial, then $6.99/month. Cancel anytime. Subscription auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the period ends.

Screenshots

G4 screens
Been There‎4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Been There‎ at every 3 days against G's weekly. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. G sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Been There‎ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G ships an update weekly, Been There‎ every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
G versus Been There‎: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGBeen There‎
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB89 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSYDYG, BURO INTERAMERICANO PARA LA PROTECCION INFORMATICA SA DE CVOsian, Inc.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

G

One-time9
  • 100 G-Shards$0.99
  • 550 G-Shards$4.99
  • Weekly Plan$4.99
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  • 1200 G-Shards$9.99
  • 2500 G-Shards$19.99
  • 6-Month Plan$29.99
  • 5200 G-Shards$39.99
  • Annual Plan$49.99
  • 14500 G-Shards$99.99
1 purchases

Been There‎

Subscriptions1
  • BT+$9.991 Month

Questions

Is G free?
G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Been There‎ free?
Been There‎ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do G or Been There‎ have ads?
Neither G nor Been There‎ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G or Been There‎?
G ships an update weekly, and Been There‎ every 3 days. Most recently, G was updated on October 6, 2026 and Been There‎ on October 7, 2026.

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