Comparison

POPGuide vs Civitatis

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

Head to head
About

POPGuide

Explore over 150 cities with interactive maps and audio guides. Discover points of interest and curated itineraries offline, featuring engaging commentary from historical figures. Navigate seamlessly via walking, bus, tram, or river routes with estimated travel times.

Highlights
  • Offline city mapping
  • Interactive audio commentary
  • Curated itineraries
  • Geolocalization and navigation
  • Multiple transport route options
  • Multilingual support
Features
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POPGuide is an interactive destination, mapping and audio app that allows self-guided sightseeing experiences in over 150 cities worldwide. You can enjoy hundreds of points of interest and an array of fascinating itineraries in each city, all in offline mode. · Geolocalization and navigation offline along the best walking, bus, tram and river routes. · Distance and estimated travel time available, by foot or by car. · Point of Interest audio commentary given by native actors portraying famous local historical figures. · The audio commentary is a mix of fascinating storytelling, nit-bits of trivia you're unlikely to find anywhere else and historical information, and each piece lasts a maximum of 3 minutes. · POPGuide is available in 6 languages (English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Chinese) Battery Usage Disclaimer: The continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. While enjoying POPGuide outdoors, it will first track your current location then navigate you to the POIs of your choice. To avoid unnecessary GPS tracking draining your battery, make sure that you disable the location function of your device whenever appropriate.

About

Civitatis

Discover and book over 90,000 activities worldwide, from guided tours to adventure sports. Plan your itinerary, access vouchers offline, and enjoy flexible payment options. Get personalized suggestions and exclusive app-only deals to make the most of your travels.

Highlights
  • Explore 90,000+ global activities
  • Personalized travel suggestions
  • Build itineraries in 'My Trips'
  • Offline access to vouchers and schedules
  • 24/7 customer support
  • Exclusive app-only offers
Features
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So, you know where you’re going on your next trip, but have you decided what you’re going to do when you get there? With the free Civitatis app, you can explore over 90,000 activities around the world, from guided tours and day trips to bar crawls and bungee jumps. Whether you’re in the early stages of planning a trip or looking for a last-minute idea, the new and improved Civitatis app offers a wide variety of hand-picked experiences for every type of traveler. Backed by over 5 million verified reviews, 24/7 customer support, and industry-leading flexibility, you can organize your trip with confidence. Founded in 2008, Civitatis has helped over 40,000,000 travelers get the most out of their trips. From Rome to New York, from Medellín to Tokyo, from Sydney to Cape Town, Civitatis has a plan for you. Discover, plan, and travel with one single app Get personalized travel suggestions anywhere in the world based on your interests. Save your favorite ideas and build your itinerary in My Trips. Access your vouchers, schedules, and meeting points online or offline. Let the app guide you before, during, and after your trip with real-time reminders and support. Enjoy exclusive app-only offers and discounts Flexible payment options Book with Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and all major credit cards Transparent prices, no hidden fees Reserve now and pay later Pay in installments Experiences offered by Civitatis Free Tours and guided visits Day trips and multi-day excursions Skip-the-line tickets for top attractions Food tours, bar crawls, and cooking classes Cruises, helicopter rides Airport transfers and transport services Travel services like insurance and eSims Much more!

Screenshots

POPGuide4 screens
Civitatis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Civitatis at 54% against POPGuide's 14%. Civitatis also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Civitatis holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.9K and 7.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of POPGuide's written reviews are positive against 54% of Civitatis's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, Civitatis every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
POPGuide versus Civitatis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPGuideCivitatis
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)4.8 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews53.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K7.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB251 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperVox S.p.A.CIVITATIS TOURS S.L.

Customer experience

POPGuide

All ratings3,897 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative82.7%

Civitatis

All ratings7,406 ratings
Positive95.6%
Neutral1.0%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews259 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.6%

User reviews

POPGuide

From 3.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent audio quality
  • 🗺️ Detailed maps and navigation
  • 💡 Innovative features
  • 👍 User-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
  • 🔍 Lack of language options
  • 💸 Overpriced for limited content

Civitatis

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent tour guides
  • 🚀 Smooth booking process
  • 💡 Variety of tour options
  • 🚗 Reliable transportation services

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Booking and account issues
  • 🕰️ Last-minute tour cancellations
  • 🤖 Poor customer service
  • 🗺️ Incorrect tour information

Bugs and requests

POPGuide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login/authentication issues
  • Inability to download audio guides
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Incorrect or outdated information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline mode for audio guides
  • More language support
  • Improved navigation and directions
  • Better integration with museum maps

Civitatis

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to log in or create account
  • Incorrect tour details or meeting points
  • Unreliable booking confirmations

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved communication with customers
  • Easier account management
  • More flexible cancellation policies
  • Better tour descriptions and details

In-app purchases

None

POPGuide

No in-app purchases

None

Civitatis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is POPGuide free?
POPGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Civitatis free?
Civitatis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, POPGuide or Civitatis?
Civitatis is rated higher. POPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Civitatis averages 4.8 from 7.4K ratings.
Do POPGuide or Civitatis have ads?
Neither POPGuide nor Civitatis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POPGuide or Civitatis?
POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Civitatis every 9 days. Most recently, POPGuide was updated on October 18, 2026 and Civitatis on October 18, 2026.

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