CGN Tours vs Hello Geneva
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Hello Geneva
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | CGN Tours | Hello Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CGN SA | Fondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès |
In-app purchases
CGN Tours
No in-app purchases
Hello Geneva
No in-app purchases








