Comparison

G Adventures vs Shred Instructor

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

Shred Instructor

Features
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Manage your surf instruction business in Bali and Lombok with Shred Instructor. Shred Instructor is the business companion for surf instructors. Accept booking requests, manage your schedule, track earnings, handle payouts, and grow your instruction business all in one app. Features: - Accept or decline booking requests from surfers - Manage your weekly schedule and availability - Track earnings with monthly breakdowns - Request payouts to your bank account - View booking history and reviews - Create and manage lesson packages - Set your locations and languages - Receive push notifications for new bookings Built for surf instructors in Bali and Lombok who want a simple, professional way to manage their bookings and grow their business.

Screenshots

G Adventures4 screens
Shred Instructor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: G Adventures at weekly against Shred Instructor's every 3 months. Shred Instructor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

G Adventures ships an update weekly, Shred Instructor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
G Adventures versus Shred Instructor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterG AdventuresShred Instructor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperG AdventuresIVWorks

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

Shred Instructor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

G Adventures

No in-app purchases

None

Shred Instructor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is G Adventures free?
G Adventures is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shred Instructor free?
Shred Instructor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do G Adventures or Shred Instructor have ads?
Neither G Adventures nor Shred Instructor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, G Adventures or Shred Instructor?
G Adventures ships an update weekly, and Shred Instructor every 3 months. Most recently, G Adventures was updated on October 15, 2026 and Shred Instructor on September 29, 2026.

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