Comparison

POPGuide vs Vox City

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

Vox City

Explore cities worldwide with this comprehensive travel companion. Discover hidden gems and must-see landmarks through expertly crafted audio-guided tours and curated city guides. Plan your itinerary, book tickets, and navigate with ease, all at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Multilingual audio-guided tours
  • Curated city guides and local tips
  • Digital maps and itineraries
  • Self-guided walking tours
  • On-the-go booking and trip management
  • Offline geo-localization and navigation
  • Auto-play audio at points of interest
Features
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Vox City stands out as the ultimate travel companion app, integrating the features and functionalities of a digital tour guide to offer a seamless experience for tourists exploring cities worldwide. With its precisely crafted multilingual audio-guided tours, curated city guides, and insider tips from local experts, Vox City ensures a personalized journey through captivating destinations. Our team of expert local writers and editors has carefully curated each audio tour guide, with recommendations to travelers' needs and interests, from must-see landmarks to hidden gems, making it one of the best tour guide apps for iPhone users. Renovated to offer users a wealth of knowledge, Vox City empowers travelers to plan their experiences effectively. Serving as a top-notch walking tour app, Vox City provides self-guided tours, enabling exploration at one's own pace and convenience. Recognized as one of the best travel apps, Vox City boasts a user-friendly interface, helpful features, and an extensive range of self-guided audio tours. Additionally, travelers can seamlessly book Tours & Tickets for various activities and experiences, making Vox City a comprehensive travel solution and a leading choice among travel guide apps. Key Features: • Digital maps, sightseeing itineraries, and 100+ Points of Interest (POIs), catering to users looking for self-guided tours and audio tours. • High-quality multilingual audio commentary by local storytellers, offering cultural and historical insights, highlighting Vox City as a premier audio traveler guide. • Suggested sightseeing and self-guided tours, allowing exploration at one's pace, making it ideal for those interested in self-guided audio tours. • Booking and trip management on-the-go, enhancing the functionality of travel apps. • Access to tours and activities with exclusive discounts and offers, appealing to users searching for the best tour guide app for iPhone. • Auto-play function for audio commentary at POIs, a feature sought after in audio tour apps. • Navigation by foot or vehicle with estimated travel time and distance, ensuring a smooth experience for users of digital tour guide apps. • Offline geo-localization and navigation to avoid roaming charges, a critical feature for travel guide apps. • Recommended photo locations and free Wi-Fi hotspots, adding value for users of travel apps. With the Vox City app travel audio guide, travelers can make the most of their trip and discover the hidden wonders of each city they visit. So if you're looking for a unique and unforgettable travel experience, download Vox City today and start exploring your favorite cities like a true local. Important: For guidance on app usage, please visit www.voxcity.com. Disclaimers: To conserve battery, we recommend using GPS only when necessary. Vox City utilizes location data to provide a seamless experience, automatically playing audio and guiding to nearby POIs.

Screenshots

POPGuide4 screens
Vox City4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: POPGuide at none against Vox City's 39. POPGuide also leads on ratings volume (3.9K vs 376). Vox City's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 14%). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vox City sells 39 one-off in-app purchases. POPGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Vox City holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPGuide has 3.9K ratings behind it against 376, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of POPGuide's written reviews are positive against 41% of Vox City's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, Vox City every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
POPGuide versus Vox City: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPOPGuideVox City
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3.9K ratings)4.5 (376 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.5% of reviews41.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.9K — better376
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVox S.p.A.Vox City International Limited

Customer experience

POPGuide

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

Vox City

All ratings376 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral1.9%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive41.2%
Neutral1.0%
Negative57.8%

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

Vox City

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

POPGuide

No in-app purchases

39 purchases

Vox City

One-time39
  • Rome Self Guided Audio Tour$0.99
  • Papal Tombs Audio Guide$1.99
  • Castel Sant'Angelo audioguide$3.99
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  • Colosseum, Forum & Palatine$3.99
  • Vatican Museums audio tour$3.99
  • Jewish Ghetto Self Guided Tour$3.99
  • Ancient Rome Self Guided Tour$3.99
  • Vatican Stroll Self Guided$3.99
  • Boulevards Galeries & Passages$3.99
  • Triana Stroll Self Guided Tour$3.99
  • Prado Museum audio tour$3.99
  • Barrio Santa Cruz Self Guided$3.99
  • St.Francis Basilica audioguide$3.99
  • Dante Self Guided Tour$3.99
  • Jack the Ripper Audio Tour$4.99
  • S. Maria del Fiore audio tour$4.99
  • St.Peter's Basilica audioguide$6.99
  • London Public Buses Audio Tour$6.99
  • Uffizi self guided audio tour$7.99
  • Doge Palace audio tour$7.99
  • Accademia Gallery audio tour$7.99
  • Pompeii self guided audio tour$7.99
  • Duomo di Milano audio tour$7.99
  • Santa Croce digital audioguide$7.99
  • Toronto Self Guided Audio Tour$7.99
  • Park Guell audio tour$7.99
  • Florence City Guide$9.99
  • Budapest City Guide$9.99
  • Rome City Guide$9.99
  • Paris City Guide$9.99
  • Highlights of Munich$9.99
  • Assisi City Guide$9.99
  • Prague City Guide$9.99
  • Seville City Guide$9.99
  • Barcelona City Guide$9.99
  • Berlin City Guide$9.99
  • La Valletta City Guide$9.99
  • London City Guide$10.99
  • New York City Guide$10.99

Questions

Is POPGuide free?
POPGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vox City free?
Vox City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, POPGuide or Vox City?
Vox City is rated higher. POPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Vox City averages 4.5 from 376 ratings.
Do POPGuide or Vox City have ads?
Neither POPGuide nor Vox City shows ads.
Which is updated more often, POPGuide or Vox City?
POPGuide ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vox City every 2 weeks. Most recently, POPGuide was updated on October 26, 2026 and Vox City on October 24, 2026.

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