# POPGuide vs Walksy

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Walksy at 100% against POPGuide's 14%. Walksy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3). POPGuide's advantage is ratings volume (3.6K vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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.

Walksy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: POPGuide has 3.6K ratings behind it against 4, 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 100% of Walksy's.

POPGuide ships an update fortnightly, Walksy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | POPGuide | Walksy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popguide/id1144900033/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walksy/id6753960482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.6K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 14.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 190 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vox S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1397456155) | [Hamed Hemmati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521946691) |

## 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


### Walksy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walksy/id6753960482)

Discover local walking tours and hear the stories behind the places you visit. Explore at your own pace with GPS guidance and learn about history, culture, and hidden gems from local voices. Capture memories and rediscover your city or a new destination.

**Highlights:** Discover nearby walking tours, GPS navigation, Local stories and landmarks, Create and share tours, Capture tour memories, Explore at your own pace

**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 Walksy free?

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

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

Walksy is rated higher. POPGuide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3.6K ratings, while Walksy averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do POPGuide or Walksy have ads?

Neither POPGuide nor Walksy shows ads.

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

POPGuide ships an update fortnightly, and Walksy every 3 weeks. Most recently, POPGuide was updated on October 15, 2026 and Walksy on October 4, 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.*