Comparison

G Adventures vs CosmosGO

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

Head to head
About

G Adventures

This app serves as a digital travel companion, providing comprehensive access to all your trip details, even offline. It offers interactive maps, day-by-day itineraries, packing lists, and contact information for your tour leader and support teams.

Highlights
  • Offline trip details
  • Interactive offline maps
  • Day-by-day itineraries
  • Expert packing checklists
  • CEO profiles
  • Digital vouchers
  • Weather & currency info
Features
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Meet your new travel buddy The ultimate digital travelling companion, the G Adventures App delivers convenient, in-depth access to all the details about your G Adventures trip anywhere and everywhere, online and off. Get instant and comprehensive access to information, resources, and tools specific to your G Adventures tour. Access the following information all from the convenience of your mobile device: Do it all, offline Everything you need to know about your trip is automatically added directly to your mobile device. No matter where you go, you will always have access to trip information without roaming fees or internet access. Offline maps Interactive offline maps show you where you are, where you’ve been, and where you’re headed next even when you’re way off the grid. Day-by-day itineraries Know what your day has in store with details on scheduled activities, estimated travel times, accommodation details, and cool stuff to see and do. Packing list Access packing checklists prepared by the experts and tailored exclusively to your specific trip and destination. Meet your CEO View the personal profile and picture of your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) before you go on your trip. Digital vouchers Replace the bulk of paper vouchers with digital ones. Weather & currency info Get the latest weather info and local currency rates. Emergency contacts Feel safe and secure wherever you are with pre-loaded phone numbers and email addresses for your CEO, the regional G Adventures office, and our global headquarters. Direct access to your agent Get in touch with your booking agent directly through the app with a single tap. Optional activities Customize your experience by adding optional activities.

About

CosmosGO

Access pre- and on-trip travel information, including flights, hotels, and itineraries. Discover local dining, entertainment, and sightseeing options. Navigate offline with built-in GPS and document your journey with notes and photos to share on social media.

Highlights
  • Flight, hotel, and transfer information
  • Review and customize itineraries
  • Restaurant, entertainment, and sightseeing suggestions
  • Offline GPS navigation
  • Trip notes and photo organization
  • Social media sharing
Features
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What, When, Where, Why and Wow! While Cosmos® is devoted to showing you the wonders of the world at an incredible value, our complimentary CosmosGO app was designed to put a world of invaluable pre- and on-trip information at your fingertips. Up to 30 days prior to departure – and for the duration of your vacation – you can log in to check flight, hotel and transfer information, review your itinerary, and customize your trip with a host of entertainment, sightseeing, dining and shopping suggestions. Bistros, bars, bookstores, bakeries – they’re all in there! Best of all, when you’re enjoying the ample free time on your Cosmos vacation, you can safely wander without Wi-Fi and discover without draining data, as built-in GPS navigation works offline for on-trip ease. Created to help you make the most of precious travel time, CosmosGO is a digital travel guide and journal in one, allowing you to also take trip notes, organize photos, and share your incredible Cosmos vacation experiences with friends and family on social media. Download, discover and go! • Stay in the know, on the go. From your flight schedules and daily itineraries to hotel and transfer details, the CosmosGO app keeps you abreast of logistics throughout your vacation. • Fuel your free time. The CosmosGO app is loaded with restaurant, entertainment and sightseeing suggestions to make the most of your independent time. • Wander and wonder without Wi-Fi. Easily navigate local streets with GPS directions – without the need for Wi-Fi or cellular data. • Pen it. Snap it. Post it. Document your journey with notes and photos, and share your experiences with friends and family on social media.

Screenshots

G Adventures4 screens
CosmosGO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CosmosGO at 96% against G Adventures's 7%. CosmosGO also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 102). G Adventures's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CosmosGO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CosmosGO has 1.2K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 7% of G Adventures's written reviews are positive against 96% of CosmosGO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G Adventures ships an update weekly, CosmosGO every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
G Adventures versus CosmosGO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG AdventuresCosmosGO
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (102 ratings)4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.4% of reviews96.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1021.2K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB72 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperG AdventuresGlobus family of brands

Customer experience

G Adventures

All ratings102 ratings
Positive13.7%
Neutral9.8%
Negative76.5%
Written reviews203 reviews
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.0%
Negative89.7%

CosmosGO

All ratings1,115 ratings
Positive98.6%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews225 reviews
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.8%

User reviews

G Adventures

From 102 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Useful features
  • 🔍 Detailed itinerary
  • 💡 Potential for improvement

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🤔 Limited functionality
  • 👎 Unreliable and frustrating
  • 🤯 Confusing and difficult to use

CosmosGO

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly
  • 🚀 Convenient and informative
  • 🗺️ Helpful maps and location information
  • 📓 Useful journal and expense tracking
  • 💻 All information in one place

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes
  • 🗺️ Outdated or inaccurate maps
  • 🕰️ Delayed updates on schedule changes
  • 🍽️ Outdated restaurant recommendations

Bugs and requests

G Adventures

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login and registration issues
  • Disappearing trip details
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Outdated and non-functional features

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved stability and reliability
  • More comprehensive trip information
  • Streamlined user experience
  • Ability to access trip details offline

CosmosGO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login issues on some devices
  • Difficulty accessing full itinerary beyond day 4

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to update tour guide contact info
  • More detailed hotel and amenity information
  • Option to view itinerary in landscape mode on tablets
  • Notifications for schedule changes and updates

In-app purchases

None

G Adventures

No in-app purchases

None

CosmosGO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G Adventures free?
G Adventures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CosmosGO free?
CosmosGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, G Adventures or CosmosGO?
CosmosGO is rated higher. G Adventures averages 1.8 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while CosmosGO averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.
Do G Adventures or CosmosGO have ads?
Neither G Adventures nor CosmosGO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G Adventures or CosmosGO?
G Adventures ships an update weekly, and CosmosGO every 4 months. Most recently, G Adventures was updated on October 24, 2026 and CosmosGO on October 29, 2026.

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