# POPGuide vs Talking Statues

The clearest difference is ratings volume: POPGuide at 3.6K against Talking Statues's 5. Talking Statues's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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 4.2 for Talking Statues. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPGuide has 3.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPGuide | Talking Statues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popguide/id1144900033/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-statues/id1391443988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 190 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397456155) | [David Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391443987) |

## 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


### Talking Statues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-statues/id1391443988)

Discover historical figures brought to life through your phone. Walk up to statues in various cities and receive calls from them, engaging in conversations and learning their stories. Explore background information, videos, and interactive assignments, perfect for tourists and history enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** GPS-activated statue calls, Background stories and videos, Interactive student assignments, Selfie camera with sharing, Discover local attractions, Google Maps navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POPGuide free?

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

### Is Talking Statues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, POPGuide or Talking Statues?

POPGuide is rated higher. POPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Talking Statues averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do POPGuide or Talking Statues have ads?

Neither POPGuide nor Talking Statues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, POPGuide or Talking Statues?

POPGuide ships an update fortnightly, and Talking Statues fortnightly. Most recently, POPGuide was updated on September 23, 2026 and Talking Statues on September 10, 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.*