HiddenGems Let's travel vs Bench
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HiddenGems Let's travel
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20,000+ app users 200+ local partners and attraction organizers Places and experiences from around the world 30,000+ people in the HiddenGems community Descriptions and bookings available in multiple languages Don’t go where everyone else goes. Tired of seeing the same places in every app? HiddenGems was created for people who want to discover the world beyond rankings, algorithms, and tourist crowds. This is not another app with a list of attractions. It is a map created by travelers and local partners who believe that the world has much more to offer than what appears at the top of search results. Every added place, photo, review, and local offer helps HiddenGems become an even better guide to the world. For travelers Discover places off the beaten path Find unique places added by the community and local partners. Add your own discoveries Create the map together with others and show places worth saving from being forgotten. Earn GemPoints and build your Traveler Profile Every activity develops your profile and documents the story of your journeys. Book local tours and attractions Book directly with local organizers. Descriptions, details, and the booking process are available in your language. Plan your next trips Save your favorite places and return to them when planning your next journey. Share photos and reviews Help others discover valuable places and build a reliable world map together. Discover the way you like Browse attractions on the map or in a list view. Choose the view that best matches the way you plan your travels. For guides and local partners Do you run tours, organize workshops, offer attractions, or create unique experiences? Add your offer to HiddenGems and show it to travelers who consciously look for something more than the most popular attractions from rankings. Your offer does not get lost among hotels, restaurants, and random ads. It appears in an app created for people who want to discover local places and authentic experiences. Together, we are creating a space where travelers discover the world and local partners reach new customers from around the globe. Why HiddenGems? A map created by people, not algorithms. Discovering places off the beaten path. A community of travelers sharing their own discoveries. GemPoints and Traveler Profile. Booking local tours and attractions. Descriptions and the booking process available in multiple languages. The ability to add your own places, photos, and reviews. Support for local guides, organizers, and small businesses. One app for discovering, planning, and booking travel. Don’t go where everyone else goes. Discover the world your way. Support locally. Discover globally Terms and Conditions (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bench
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Discover places you would never find on your own. Bench is a community-driven app for finding and sharing hidden public spots — benches, viewpoints, coffee carts, and more. Explore unique places added by real people, save your favorites, and contribute your own discoveries. Whether you're looking for a quiet place to sit, a beautiful view, or something unexpected — Bench helps you find it. Features: - Discover hidden places near you - Save and revisit your favorite spots - Share your own finds with the community - Simple, clean, and easy to use Start exploring.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bench at none against HiddenGems Let's travel's 4. 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. HiddenGems Let's travel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bench asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiddenGems Let's travel ships an update every 8 days, Bench every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiddenGems Let's travel | Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | HiddenGems | Binyamin Wisemon |
In-app purchases
HiddenGems Let's travel
- Subskrypcja miesięczna14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Subskrypcja roczna14 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Subskrypcja miesięczna$22.991 Month
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- Subskrypcja roczna$199.991 Year
Bench
No in-app purchases









