Comparison

Curious Edinburgh vs Visit Trinity

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

Head to head
About

Curious Edinburgh

Features
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Are you interested in the fascinating and important scientific, medical and technological heritage of the city of Edinburgh? From Darwin to Dolly the sheep our app will allow you to explore some of the places associated with major scientific and medical discoveries and personalities, as well as some that are less famous, but deserve to be more widely known. We have sought out stories from the history of science in Edinburgh which will inspire, inform and amuse both visitors and residents of the city. You can visit the places in our tour in an order that suits you, although the numbering suggests an order that would be convenient for a visitor to the city on foot. We estimate that to see all the places on the tour should take approximately three hours, but you may choose to visit only those which are of special interest to you. You can create your own itinerary based on your interests and the amount of time you have available. The map will help you find the places and orientate yourself in the city. All the stops on our tour are within walking distance from Waverley station and the city centre, although for a few of the more distant ones some visitors may prefer to use Edinburgh’s excellent bus services. Accessibility Statement: http://curiousedinburgh.org/accessibility-statement

About

Visit Trinity

Explore the historic campus with immersive walking tours and audio guides. Discover hidden gems, learn about notable alumni, and gain insights into research. Plan your visit with information on accommodation, dining, and exclusive offers.

Highlights
  • Immersive walking tours
  • Audio guides
  • Campus exploration
  • Historical information
  • Visitor information
  • Exclusive offers and discounts
Features
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Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s leading University. Located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, the 47 acre University campus is filled with leafy, cobblestone squares and iconic architecture. Download the Visit Trinity App and get access to immersive walking tours and audio guides that bring the fascinating heritage of Trinity College to life. Explore Trinity’s ancient buildings, unearth its hidden gems, learn about famous past students and get insight in to Trinity’s world renowned research and innovation. The Visit Trinity App includes everything you need to know about visiting Trinity College, with up to date information on accommodation, visitor experiences and dining on campus.Get exclusive access to special offers and discounts and use the app to get the most out of your visit to Trinity.

Screenshots

Curious Edinburgh3 screens
Visit Trinity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Curious Edinburgh at none against Visit Trinity's 1. Visit Trinity's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 18.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Visit Trinity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Curious Edinburgh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Curious Edinburgh ships an update every 7 months, Visit Trinity every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Curious Edinburgh versus Visit Trinity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCurious EdinburghVisit Trinity
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.4 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—22.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—52 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperThe University of EdinburghTrinity College Dublin Commercial

In-app purchases

None

Curious Edinburgh

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Visit Trinity

One-time1
  • Trinity Trails Tour$5.99

Questions

Is Curious Edinburgh free?
Curious Edinburgh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit Trinity free?
Visit Trinity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Curious Edinburgh or Visit Trinity have ads?
Neither Curious Edinburgh nor Visit Trinity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Curious Edinburgh or Visit Trinity?
Curious Edinburgh ships an update every 7 months, and Visit Trinity every 2 weeks. Most recently, Curious Edinburgh was updated on September 28, 2026 and Visit Trinity on September 25, 2026.

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