Comparison

CGN Tours vs Hello Geneva

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CGN Tours

Explore Lake Geneva's shores from your boat with this audio guide. Discover historical stories about cities like Geneva and Lausanne, learn about the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards of Lavaux, and delve into the history of the CGN's Belle Époque fleet.

Highlights
  • Audio guide for boat tours
  • Discover lakeside cities and towns
  • Learn about Lavaux vineyards
  • Explore Belle Époque fleet history
  • On-demand historical stories
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Experience Lake Geneva in a whole new way! With this audio guide, discover the secrets of the lake’s shores. From the comfort of your boat, you’ll hear fascinating stories about Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Montreux, Chillon and the terraced vineyards of Lavaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You’ll also learn more about each boat in the CGN’s Belle Époque fleet – its history, its engine, its saloon, and more.

About

Hello Geneva

Features
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The official Geneva app, tailored to your stay. Designed by Geneva’s official tourism experts, Hello Geneva helps you make the most of your stay from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re here for a few hours or several days, everything adapts to you. ▸ Plan smarter from the start Get a clear, personalized plan tailored to your interests, travel style, and length of stay, with no stress and no guesswork. ▸ A guide that adapts to you From culture and gastronomy to nature and hidden gems, your experience is shaped around what you love. ▸ Smart recommendations, all day long Your day evolves, and so do your suggestions. Discover what to do next, exactly when you need it. ▸ Explore what’s around you Instantly find nearby attractions, experiences, and local highlights, wherever you are in Geneva. ▸ Never miss what’s happening Browse a curated agenda of events, activities, and local highlights, updated in real time throughout the city. ▸ Everything in one place Transport tickets, city passes, and bookings, always accessible and always ready. ▸ Meet Genie, your AI assistant Ask anything, anytime. From quick tips to full-day plans, Genie is here to guide you. ▸ Build your perfect itinerary in seconds Create and adjust your day effortlessly, with smart suggestions that fit your rhythm. ▸ Geneva, all in one app Simple, intuitive, and officially curated, so you can focus on enjoying the city.

Screenshots

Hello Geneva4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hello Geneva at weekly against CGN Tours's every 15 months. CGN Tours's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CGN Tours ships an update every 15 months, Hello Geneva weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CGN Tours versus Hello Geneva: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCGN ToursHello Geneva
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCGN SAFondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès

In-app purchases

None

CGN Tours

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Geneva

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CGN Tours free?
CGN Tours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Geneva free?
Hello Geneva is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CGN Tours or Hello Geneva have ads?
Neither CGN Tours nor Hello Geneva shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CGN Tours or Hello Geneva?
CGN Tours ships an update every 15 months, and Hello Geneva weekly. Most recently, CGN Tours was updated on September 15, 2026 and Hello Geneva on September 20, 2026.

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