# RA Guide vs Parookaville

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RA Guide at 8.2K against Parookaville's 2. RA Guide also leads on chart position (#18 vs unranked). Parookaville's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RA Guide against 5.0 for Parookaville. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RA Guide has 8.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of RA Guide's written reviews are positive against 54% of Parookaville's.

RA Guide ships an update every 11 days, Parookaville every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RA Guide | Parookaville |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parookaville/id1399612435/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 51.9% of reviews | **53.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 41 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resident Advisor](https://appshunter.io/developer/897836505) | [Parookaville GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1125347617) |

## What reviewers say

### RA Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ra-guide/id981952703)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Discover the world's best dancefloors and electronic music events, personalized to your tastes and location. Find your favorite artists, buy tickets instantly, and never miss a gig.

**Highlights:** Personalized event discovery, Find DJs and electronic music events, Buy tickets instantly, Listings in 120+ countries, Follow favorite artists and clubs, Add artists from music library

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Always Great
- 🌟 Awesome App
- 🌍 Great for Travel
- 🎉 Excellent for Events
- 🤖 Helpful App

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy
- 🔒 Unable to Unsubscribe
- 🤯 Complicated
- 💸 Price Manipulation
- 🤖 Terrible Customer Service

**Reported bugs**

- App Crashes
- Ticket Resale Issues
- Payment Integration Problems
- Verification Failures
- Inconsistent Functionality

**Requested features**

- Add Genre and Event Type Filters
- Save Recent Searches
- Allow Typing in Locations
- Integrate with Apple Wallet
- Add Artist Links and Sounds


### Parookaville

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parookaville/id1399612435)

This app provides essential information for attendees of a large electronic music festival. It features a detailed lineup, schedule, interactive map, and important festival details. Stay updated with push notifications and manage your experience with cashless payment options.

**Highlights:** Line-up and timetable, Interactive GPS festival map, Push notifications, Food & beverage overview, Cashless payment, Ticket and merchandise shop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RA Guide free?

RA Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Parookaville free?

Parookaville is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RA Guide or Parookaville?

Parookaville is rated higher. RA Guide averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8.2K ratings, while Parookaville averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do RA Guide or Parookaville have ads?

Neither RA Guide nor Parookaville shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RA Guide or Parookaville?

RA Guide ships an update every 11 days, and Parookaville every 2 weeks. Most recently, RA Guide was updated on October 31, 2026 and Parookaville on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*