TourTrustees vs Phone'n'Ride
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TourTrustees
Explore historical and artistic sites with self-guided tours focusing on art, landscapes, and people. Discover iconic locations at your own pace, even offline, or enjoy armchair tourism from home. Get insider stories and event information for these special places.
- Self-guided historical tours
- Art and landscape focus
- Offline functionality
- Armchair tourism option
- Event and tour listings
- Insider stories
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With this tour app, history and art come alive at some of The Trustees most iconic sites, including: deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum, a constantly changing landscape of large-scale, outdoor, modern and contemporary sculpture and site-specific installations; Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, a stunning Massachusetts seaside estate in Ipswich; and the Old Manse, whose residents witnessed the first shots of the American Revolution and where Emerson and Hawthorne spawned a revolution in American literature. These self-guided tours focus on the art, landscapes, and people, and events that shaped them over time. Whether you’re an art geek, history buff, literature fan, or just a little bit curious, you’ll enjoy getting outside and exploring these intriguing places with some expert knowledge to add to your visit. Explore at your own pace or follow one of our suggested tour routes. This app works offline, so you’re free to explore even if you’re not connected to the internet. Or do some armchair tourism at home via the web link for each site. It also links to the many events, tours, and special events happening in real time. Get the inside scoop on the fascinating and fabulous stories of these special places, all in the palm of your hand. about the trustees: The Trustees is Massachusetts’ largest conservation and preservation organization and the nation’s first land trust. We are a nonprofit supported by members, friends, and donors. Explore more than 100 inspired places across Massachusetts, from beaches, farms, and woodlands, to historic homes, urban gardens, and more. thetrustees.org
Phone'n'Ride
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Phone ‘n’ Ride is an on-demand bus service with no fixed route or timetable. You make the bookings and tell us where you want to go. Our buses are available to book in rural and urban areas of North East Lincolnshire. All vehicles are low floor suitable for wheelchair access but are not suitable for powered scooters. Why not get a little active and get picked-up and dropped-off on a virtual bus stop near you. It’s not only more sustainable but it’ll also help to ease congestion too. The service runs from Monday to Saturday between 6:30am and 6:30pm. Journeys can be booked up to 14 days in advance. On the day of travel please make sure you arrive at your agreed pick-up point 10 minutes before the time agreed. If there are multiple passengers on your journey it could take up to 50 minutes to reach your destination. How it works: - Download the app and register. - Book a ride on your phone. - Get picked up and go. - Save cash and reduce carbon emissions. Need a group booking? No problem! Group booking guidelines: • At least 5 people travelling together between any two locations within the borough at the same time during normal operational hours. • Maximum vehicle capacity is 14 people, and there is also a space for a wheelchair (subject to an assessment). Larger groups may be able to be accommodated on multiple vehicles (please email our team for advice about this). • Group bookings can be made in advance out of the 14 day booking window, if this is the case email the team and let us know. • One member of the group should be nominated as the ‘group leader’, they will be responsible for making the booking and notifying the service of any changes. The group leader will need to be registered with Phone ‘n’ Ride, there is no requirement for other members of the group to also be registered. If you have any questions or queries, please email the team at phonenride@nelincs.gov.uk or call us on 01472 324440. Our office opening times are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm, except bank holidays. We want to hear from you! The Phone ‘n’ Ride service always welcomes comments and suggestions from passengers about their journeys. We are committed to reviewing the service in line with the passenger’s comments and suggestions. Please visit the website. For any accidents, incidents or driver feedback contact the service operator, Stagecoach East Midlands, on 0345 6050605. Loving your experience on the app? Throw us a 5-star rating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Phone'n'Ride at every 6 weeks against TourTrustees's every 3 months. 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.
TourTrustees ships an update every 3 months, Phone'n'Ride every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TourTrustees | Phone'n'Ride |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 135 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Trustees of Reservations | Via Transportation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
TourTrustees
No in-app purchases
Phone'n'Ride
No in-app purchases
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