POPGuide vs Artup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Offline city mapping
- Interactive audio commentary
- Curated itineraries
- Geolocalization and navigation
- Multiple transport route options
- Multilingual support
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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.
Artup
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ArtUP – Discover, Listen, Experience Art Like Never Before! ArtUP is your smart and free app to explore the artistic and cultural heritage in an immersive, interactive, and personalized way. Every visit to a museum, exhibition, or art city becomes a vivid experience thanks to advanced technologies like automatic audio storytelling, artwork recognition, and augmented reality. With ArtUP, all you need is a smartphone to access professional content that brings each piece to life: paintings, sculptures, monuments, and installations come alive through expert narration, animations, and digital AR reconstructions. Forget traditional audio guides—ArtUP offers a dynamic, engaging narrative triggered automatically or simply by pointing your camera at the artwork. Key features: • Automatic audio storytelling – ArtUP detects the artwork and plays the related audio guide while you look at it—no need to search or tap. • Artwork scanner – Point your camera at a piece to instantly access curated text, visuals, and audio content by art historians. • Augmented Reality (AR) – Discover art in a whole new way with AR animations, historical reconstructions, and 3D visualizations that enhance your understanding. • Smart cultural maps – Explore nearby artistic landmarks and create your own custom itinerary. • Thematic content and insights – Expert-curated insights perfect for students, enthusiasts, or curious visitors. • Paths for every kind of visitor and interest – Choose from itineraries designed for families, kids, tourists, art experts, or those with limited time. Each route is crafted to enrich your cultural journey. ArtUP is made for those who want to experience art with a contemporary lens—leveraging technology to deepen engagement with cultural heritage. Perfect for museums, art cities, and smart tourism routes, the app turns every visit into an opportunity to learn, feel, and interact. Discover a new way to experience art. Download ArtUP and let innovation be your guide.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Artup at every 6 days against POPGuide's fortnightly. POPGuide's advantage is chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
POPGuide ships an update fortnightly, Artup every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POPGuide | Artup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #184 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 190 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vox S.p.A. | Dem.ly Srl |
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
Artup
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
POPGuide
No in-app purchases
Artup
No in-app purchases









