Comparison

Official Dresden App vs SEBA

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

Head to head
About

Official Dresden App

Explore Dresden with this comprehensive guide. Find attractions, book tours, secure accommodation, and manage parking. Offers discounts with Welcome Cards for a richer visitor experience.

Highlights
  • Discover sights, museums, restaurants, and theaters
  • Book city tours and activities
  • Find and book accommodation
  • Manage parking with e-parking tickets
  • Utilize Welcome Cards for discounts
  • Offline access to information
Features
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Discover Dresden as a visitor or resident. Find sights, museums, restaurants, theaters, cinemas and more: the official Dresden app offers a wealth of information and offers around Dresden. Can also be used offline No permanent internet connection is required to use the app. All information is cached when the app is first launched and later updated as needed if an internet connection is available. Discover Dresden Art, culture, nature and architecture: discover Dresden in many facets! Here you will find the most important sights and museums with detailed descriptions. Experience historical and modern buildings, exhibitions and works of art, castles and parks. Tours and activities View and book city tours, guided tours and much more directly in the app. Stay overnight Still haven't found a place to stay in Dresden? No problem: Overnight stays can be found and booked directly in the app. Parking Find a parking space with the e-parking ticket and pay directly in the app. The parking ticket is booked electronically and connected to your license plate and automatically observed by the public order office. Information from experts The Dresden App is a product of Dresden Information GmbH. As the official tourism center of the state capital Dresden, Dresden Information GmbH is the first address for advice and booking of accommodations, tours, activities and tickets as well as for all kinds of questions. All contact details can be found inside the main menu.

About

SEBA

Features
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DON'T JUST VISIT. UNDERSTAND. Some places deserve more than a quick explanation. SEBA creates carefully crafted travel guides for the world's most fascinating historical sites. Each guide is individually researched and designed to take you beyond the familiar facts, uncovering the stories, people and details that make every place extraordinary. We believe a great guide isn't about how many destinations it covers. It's about how deeply it helps you discover each one. MORE THAN A GUIDE. A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE. Every SEBA guide is thoughtfully developed around its destination, combining: - In-depth historical storytelling** – Discover the people, events and hidden details behind the monuments you visit. - Carefully structured lessons** – Explore history through engaging, bite-sized chapters that make even complex subjects accessible. - Immersive narration** – Listen to stories designed to bring the past to life as you explore. - Interactive experiences** – Test your knowledge, discover new details and engage with history along the way. - Custom maps and points of interest** – Find your way around each site and explore what matters most. MADE WITH CURIOSITY. BUILT FOR DISCOVERY. We don't believe in creating guides just to fill a catalogue. We focus on developing distinctive experiences, giving every destination the research, creativity and attention it deserves. EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH SEBA Discover: - The Pyramids of Giza - Stonehenge - The Colosseum Coming soon: - The Alhambra - The temples of Ubud (Goa Gajah, Tirta Empul, Gunung Kawi) YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR LANGUAGE Enjoy the SEBA experience in your preferred app language, explore at your own pace and keep track of your progress. We have guides in English and Spanish and will be adding more along the way. Try two lessons for free before unlocking a complete guide. SEBA — REAL PLACES. EXTRAORDINARY STORIES.

Screenshots

Official Dresden App4 screens
SEBA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Official Dresden App at none against SEBA's 4. SEBA's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. SEBA sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Official Dresden App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Official Dresden App ships an update every 6 weeks, SEBA every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Official Dresden App versus SEBA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOfficial Dresden AppSEBA
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.1% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDresden Information GmbHIgnacio Granell

In-app purchases

None

Official Dresden App

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

SEBA

One-time4
  • Stonehenge Premium$2.99
  • Colosseum Premium Pass$4.99
  • Giza Premium Pass$4.99
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  • Alhambra Premium Pass$4.99

Questions

Is Official Dresden App free?
Official Dresden App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEBA free?
SEBA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Official Dresden App or SEBA have ads?
Neither Official Dresden App nor SEBA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Official Dresden App or SEBA?
Official Dresden App ships an update every 6 weeks, and SEBA every 11 days. Most recently, Official Dresden App was updated on November 2, 2026 and SEBA on November 5, 2026.

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