# POPGuide vs Daydream

POPGuide and Daydream both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Daydream's written reviews are positive against 14% of POPGuide's. Daydream also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). POPGuide's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 6) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 — 4.3 for POPGuide against 4.3 for Daydream. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPGuide has 4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 14% of POPGuide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Daydream's.

POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, Daydream every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPGuide | Daydream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popguide/id1144900033/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-explore-cities/id1366747814/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 190 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Vox S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397456155) | [Raymond Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1321292957) |

## What reviewers say

### POPGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popguide/id1144900033)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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- Incorrect or outdated information

**Requested features**

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


### Daydream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydream-explore-cities/id1366747814)

Discover new cities, save favorite places to a wishlist, and organize all your trip details in one place. Find flights, sights, and eateries for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Discover cities worldwide, Save favorite places to Wishlist, Organize trip details, Add flight information, Offline airport search, Browse photos and reviews

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPGuide free?

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

### Is Daydream free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POPGuide or Daydream?

Daydream is rated higher. POPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Daydream averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do POPGuide or Daydream have ads?

Neither POPGuide nor Daydream shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POPGuide or Daydream?

POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Daydream every 6 days. Most recently, POPGuide was updated on November 11, 2026 and Daydream on November 6, 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.*