# Viking Voyager vs Talking Statues

The clearest difference is rating: Viking Voyager at 4.6 against Talking Statues's 4.2. Viking Voyager also leads on ratings volume (3.8K vs 5). Talking Statues's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Viking Voyager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Viking Voyager has 3.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Viking Voyager ships an update every 2 months, Talking Statues fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Viking Voyager | Talking Statues |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-voyager/id1244779100/reviews)** | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-statues/id1391443988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.8K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 71.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 108 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viking Cruises](https://appshunter.io/developer/1157078044) | [David Fox](https://appshunter.io/developer/1391443987) |

## What reviewers say

### Viking Voyager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viking-voyager/id1244779100)

Enhance your cruise experience with this app. View your daily schedule, book excursions and dining, explore ship maps, and discover onboard artwork. Get port information and weather forecasts to make the most of your voyage.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily calendar, Shore excursion booking, Spa and dining reservations, Ship deck plans, Port information and maps, Onboard artwork guide

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📱 Useful tool for finding services and amenities
- 🗓️ Helps keep you organized on excursions and reservations
- 🔍 Provides all necessary information onboard
- 🌐 Convenient to have all info at your fingertips
- ℹ️ Informative and intuitive digital interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔌 Only works when connected to ship's Wi-Fi
- 🕰️ Doesn't always reflect accurate schedule information
- 🔍 Limited functionality, missing key details
- 🔒 Can't access before boarding the ship

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and app not recognizing onboard Wi-Fi
- Incorrect or missing information on upcoming ports and activities
- Reservations disappearing or not showing up correctly
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Overlapping UI elements and poor layout on some screens

**Requested features**

- Add ability to view and edit itinerary before cruise
- Include dining venue hours and excursion durations
- Integrate with onboard account to view charges
- Add ship tracker and bridge camera functionality
- Improve navigation and make it more user-friendly


### Talking Statues

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-statues/id1391443988)

Discover historical figures brought to life through your phone. Walk up to statues in various cities and receive calls from them, engaging in conversations and learning their stories. Explore background information, videos, and interactive assignments, perfect for tourists and history enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** GPS-activated statue calls, Background stories and videos, Interactive student assignments, Selfie camera with sharing, Discover local attractions, Google Maps navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Viking Voyager free?

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

### Is Talking Statues free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Viking Voyager or Talking Statues?

Viking Voyager is rated higher. Viking Voyager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Talking Statues averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Viking Voyager or Talking Statues have ads?

Neither Viking Voyager nor Talking Statues shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Viking Voyager or Talking Statues?

Viking Voyager ships an update every 2 months, and Talking Statues fortnightly. Most recently, Viking Voyager was updated on October 29, 2026 and Talking Statues on October 29, 2026.

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