Comparison

QVtoGO vs A

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

Head to head
About

QVtoGO

Explore cities and attractions through interactive audio guides and virtual tours. Choose from city walks, at-home experiences, live commentary, or cruise ship audio guides for an engaging travel experience.

Highlights
  • QR code scanning for city walks
  • GPS-triggered audio commentaries
  • Virtual tours from home
  • Live tour guide commentary
  • Cruise ship audio guides
  • In-app purchases for virtual tours
Features
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QVtoGO is an app to guide and entertain tourists with four different modes of operation. All you need to do is scan the appropriate QR code you were provided with or purchase one of our “QVtoGO @home” virtual walks as in-app purchase and enjoy the tours from home. What are the four modes of this app? • QVtoGO city walk. Purchase your QVtoGO printed map at a reselling point, or online at www.qvtogo.com. Use the app for scanning the QR code on the map and put your phone away. Our illustrated route on the map takes you to the fascinating points of interest while the GPS-triggered commentaries – just like professional guides- relate the most engaging facts and anecdotes relating to the city attractions highlighted on the map. • QVtoGO @home. These virtual tours are designed to recreate the experience of a real city walk – from the comfort of your own home. Purchase one of our tours as an in-app purchase and enjoy videos and fascinating commentaries on top city sights – without even having to leave the house! • QVtoGO Live. This solution enables your smartphone to receive your professional tour guide’s live commentary with no time delay! • QVtoGO on your cruise. Traveling by ship doesn’t mean you can’t access informative and entertaining commentaries! We provide our services to numerous cruise companies, so don’t forget to ask your cruise manager if QVtoGO audio commentaries are available, for example, on your European river cruise.

About

A

Plan your river cruise journey and enhance your onboard experience. Access ship information, daily programs, menus, and order drinks directly from your mobile device. Enjoy GPS-triggered audio commentaries on your sailing route and guided walking tours in port.

Highlights
  • Pre-cruise journey planning
  • Onboard ship and cruise information
  • In-app drink ordering
  • Personalized onboard calendar
  • GPS-triggered sailing route commentaries
  • Audio walking tours in ports
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SMART ON THE CRUISE: COMFORTABLE PLANNING AND RELAXED ENJOYMENT - WITH THE NEW A-ROSA APP. Even more service - anytime and anywhere: that's what the new A-ROSA app does. Never before have our guests literally been able to plan their entire journey themselves. Easy to use, convenient and always up to date. Functional overview + A-ROSA MY CRUISE Fill in your ship manifest before your cruise starts and get all important information pre-cruise. + SHIP- & CRUISE INFORMATION All on board information in one place – get all relevant information including day programs, routing information or lunch and dinner menus on the spot on your mobile phone or tablet. + DRINKS ORDER FUNCTIONALITY Wherever you are on board – you will be able to order a drink using the A-ROSA APP and our service team will bring it straight to your table. + CALENDER All information in one place in your personal calendar within the A-ROSA APP. Plan your time on board or just get information on what´s going on + SAILING ROUTE INFORMATION Listen to GPS triggered commentaries on your sailing route – relax and enjoy the surroundings while listening to professional explanations on sights along the way. + AUDIO WALKING TOURS Together with our partner Quietvox the APP is linked with the QVtoGO app – get the city map available on board and start a walking tour in many harbors along our routings. + HOLIDAY COUNT DOWN Check the count in the app down before your cruise About A-ROSA A-ROSA is one of Germany's leading providers of premium city trips along Europe's most beautiful rivers - the Danube, Douro, Rhine/Main/Moselle, Rhône/Saône and Seine. The fleet currently comprises thirteen ships, which combine the comforts of a hotel with the advantages of a cruise, offering a comprehensive range of services and modern facilities. On board, guests in the Premium all-inclusive rate are pampered with varied buffets, high-quality drinks and in the SPA-ROSA with sauna, massage room and fitness room. One highlight is letting the unique landscape views pass by, on the sun deck or on the cabin balcony. Thanks to the locations in the heart of the cities, the distances to the centres of Europe's metropolises, historical landmarks or famous cultural and natural highlights are short and unforgettable experiences are guaranteed. Spacious cabins, a Kids Club, heated outdoor pools and free travel in many cabins for children up to and including the age of 15 ensure a wonderful holiday with the whole family. Simply drift along and enjoy your dream holiday, which has just become a reality.

Screenshots

QVtoGO4 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A at none against QVtoGO's 5. QVtoGO's advantage is review sentiment (42% vs 21%) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. QVtoGO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. A asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QVtoGO holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of QVtoGO's written reviews are positive against 21% of A's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QVtoGO ships an update every 2 months, A every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QVtoGO versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQVtoGOA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews41.7% of reviews — better21.4% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperQuietvox AGA-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH

Customer experience

QVtoGO

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%

A

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral10.7%
Negative67.9%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

QVtoGO

One-time5
  • QVtoGO@home Funchal - English$1.99
  • QVtoGO@home Budapest - English$1.99
  • QVtoGO@home Palma - English$1.99
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  • QVtoGO@Home Vienna - English$1.99
  • QVtoGO@home Vienna Music - EN$1.99
None

A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QVtoGO free?
QVtoGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A free?
A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QVtoGO or A?
QVtoGO is rated higher. QVtoGO averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while A averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do QVtoGO or A have ads?
Neither QVtoGO nor A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QVtoGO or A?
QVtoGO ships an update every 2 months, and A every 4 months. Most recently, QVtoGO was updated on October 24, 2026 and A on October 19, 2026.

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