Comparison

Routemaker vs Tramhuis

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

Head to head
About

Routemaker

Features
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Routemaker maakt het heel makkelijk te genieten van "buiten". Je kunt kiezen uit routes door heel Nederland. Routes door de natuur, door de stad: - Wandelen - Fietsen - Mountainbiken - Trailrunnen - Varen - Paardrijden Routemaker toont je een lijst of kaart met routes. Kies er een uit. Downloadt vervolgens de route voor offline gebruik. Je kunt nu de route volgen, met achtergrondkaart, ook als je geen bereik hebt. Tijdens de route geeft Routemaker notificaties als er iets bijzonders is. Dat kan een instructie zijn dat je af moet slaan. Maar ook een interessante locatie, bijvoorbeeld een gebouw met belangrijke historie. Routes kunnen ook geluiden en filmfragmenten bevatten. Kortom, informatieve en makkelijke routes vind je in Routemaker!

About

Tramhuis

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Hi there, welcome to Tramhuis, the place for city walks in Rotterdam. With Tramhuis, you’ll hear stories you’d otherwise miss, at places you might normally overlook. Set out and experience the city through new perspectives. With the Tramhuis app, you explore Rotterdam on foot. Along the way, you’ll hear personal stories, uncover hidden spots, and see the city from new perspectives. The app guides you step by step through the city. Choose your route and start walking. The app uses your location and plays the stories automatically. Look around, follow the rhythm of the city, and listen. What to expect
 - A podwalk in Dutch or English. Walk with your earphones and hear the stories exactly when you reach the right spot.
 - A walking route that starts at the Tramhuis, with a digital map and clear directions.
 - Stories told by people who know Rotterdam well. Good to know
 You’ll download the route at the start of your walk, so you can continue offline.  Not sure how it works or run into an issue? No worries—there’s a list of frequently asked questions in the app. The app uses your location only to trigger the audio at the right moment. You don’t need to create an account or register. Tap start, put your phone in your pocket, and start walking. Note: The app includes in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Routemaker4 screens
Tramhuis3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Routemaker at none against Tramhuis's 4. Routemaker also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Tramhuis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Routemaker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Routemaker ships an update monthly, Tramhuis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Routemaker versus Tramhuis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoutemakerTramhuis
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIriasStichting Tramhuis

In-app purchases

None

Routemaker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tramhuis

One-time4
  • Heart of My City$3.99
  • City of Street Sculptures$3.99
  • City of Food and Cultures$3.99
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  • Building the city$3.99

Questions

Is Routemaker free?
Routemaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tramhuis free?
Tramhuis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Routemaker or Tramhuis have ads?
Neither Routemaker nor Tramhuis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Routemaker or Tramhuis?
Routemaker ships an update monthly, and Tramhuis every 3 weeks. Most recently, Routemaker was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tramhuis on October 5, 2026.

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