Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com vs Skye Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com
This free travel guide provides comprehensive information for visiting Edinburgh. It covers general travel tips, attractions, dining, accommodation, transport, shopping, and includes a detailed map. You can also book tours and activities directly through the app.
- Comprehensive Edinburgh tourist information
- Detailed city map
- Recommendations for dining and accommodation
- Transport and shopping advice
- Activity and tour booking
- Practical travel tips
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This Edinburgh guide is completely free and has been created by the Civitatis team, the leading company in the sale of guided tours, excursions, and free tours in English all over the world. So you can guess what you'll find there: all the tourist information you need to make the most of your trip to Edinburgh, with a perfect combination of cultural, sightseeing, and entertainment options. You'll also find in this Edinburgh guide practical information that will help you organize your trip to Edinburgh, as well as tips and advice to make the most of your time in Edinburgh. What to see in Edinburgh? Where to eat, where to sleep? What are the places you really have to visit? Any tips to save money? Our Edinburgh guide will answer all these and more. The most interesting sections of this free guide to Edinburgh are: • General information: Learn how to plan your trip to Edinburgh and find out what is the necessary documentation to visit it, what is the weather like at the time you're traveling, or what are the opening hours of its stores. • What to see: Discover the main attractions in Edinburgh, as well as practical information on how to visit these tourist spots, how to get there, opening hours, closing days, prices, etc. • Where to eat: Learn more about the most traditional dishes in Scotland and the best places to sample them in Edinburgh. And why not do it for the best price? We tell you the best places to eat on a budget in Edinburgh. • Where to stay: Are you looking for a quiet neighborhood to rest or a lively one to party until dawn? Our free travel guide will let you know in which area you should look for your accommodation in Edinburgh. • Transport: Find out how to get around Edinburgh and which are the best ways to move around depending on your budget or your time. • Shopping: Get the perfect souvenirs and save time and money by knowing in advance which are the best areas to go shopping in Edinburgh. • Map: The most comprehensive map of Edinburgh, where you can see all the must-see sights, where to eat, the best area to book your hotel, or the neighborhood with the greatest and liveliest atmosphere in Edinburgh. • Activities: With our Edinburgh guide, you can also book the best Civitatis activities for your trip. Guided tours, excursions, tickets, free tours... Everything to fill your trip! We know that when you're traveling, there's no time to waste. And even more, when there are so many things to do in Edinburgh. That's why, with this free travel guide, we want to help you fill your trip to Edinburgh. Have a blast and enjoy your vacation! P.S. The information and tips in this guide were written by and for travelers and were collected on January 2023. If you find any inaccuracies or find something you think we should change, please contact us (https://www.civitatis.com/en/contact/).
Skye Companion
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Skye Companion is a calm, honest guide to the Isle of Skye — built for people who want a real plan for the day, not another list of "top 10" places. Every route, walk, hike and food recommendation has been carefully researched with a focus on accuracy and practical information. Where information changes, we update it as quickly as we can. WHAT'S INSIDE Curated routes across the island, from relaxed half-days near Portree to full days exploring Trotternish, Sleat and the south. Real hikes with clear distance and elevation information. An eat & drink guide built on independent research and local knowledge. Hour-by-hour weather forecasts because conditions on Skye can change quickly throughout the day. Save your favourites and view them on a map. Most guide content is available offline once downloaded, making it useful even in areas with limited mobile signal. NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. The obvious landmarks and well-known walks are free. A one-time unlock adds quieter alternatives, more challenging hikes with detailed information, and an additional full-day route covering the island's highlights. No subscription. Made in Portree, for people visiting Skye.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com at none against Skye Companion's 1. Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). On price and ads 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
Both are free to download. Skye Companion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com | Skye Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CIVITATIS TOURS S.L. | Kevin Murphy |
In-app purchases
Edinburgh Guide Civitatis.com
No in-app purchases
Skye Companion
- Full guide$4.99
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