TopView Sightseeing vs My CityPASS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TopView Sightseeing
Redeem tickets, access a fleet of double-decker buses stopping at major NYC attractions, and check live bus arrival status. Explore the city at your own pace with convenient sightseeing.
- Ticket redemption
- Double-decker bus access
- Major NYC attraction stops
- Live bus arrival status
- Reservation making
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Our app lets you redeem your TopView® tickets, access our large fleet of double decker buses which stop at major NYC attractions, check live bus arrival status, and make reservations. At TopView®, our mission is to provide the best sightseeing activities and help create the most unforgettable experience for NYC visitors. We strive to make it convenient for customers to explore the city at their own pace.
My CityPASS
This app helps you plan your visits to top attractions by bundling discounted admission into budget-friendly packages. Access your tickets, make reservations, view attraction details, and get navigation assistance to maximize your travel experience.
- Access and manage tickets
- Make and modify reservations
- View attraction hours and instructions
- Review attraction highlights
- Get visitor advice and tips
- Navigate with Apple Maps
- Access exclusive offers
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Save up to 50% on combined admission to top attractions with CityPASS tickets. These budget-friendly packages bundle deeply discounted admission to the top attractions and things to do in a destination. Once CityPASS tickets are purchased, the My CityPASS trip planner app will help you build your itinerary. • Access your tickets and make/modify reservations. • View hours of operation and entry instructions for the attractions. • Review the highlights of each attraction. • Get advice and tips for visiting. • Use Apple Maps to navigate to each location. • See exclusive offers for CityPASS ticket holders. • Access the CityPASS help center. Simply show your tickets or reservation confirmation on your phone to enter each attraction. About CityPASS: CityPASS® tickets, created by City Pass, Inc., make it easier (less stressful) and more affordable to see a destination’s top attractions. CityPASS tickets first arrived in San Francisco and Seattle in 1997 and have since expanded to many more North American destinations, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, San Diego, Southern California, Tampa Bay, and Toronto. Highlighting the top things to do in each location, the attractions featured range from observatories and museums to theme parks, aquariums, and zoos. CityPASS ticket packages are offered at up to 50% savings. Based on more than 82,000 customer reviews, the tickets have an average customer rating of 4.6 stars (out of a possible 5). Learn more at CityPASS.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: My CityPASS at 61% against TopView Sightseeing's 10%. My CityPASS also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (25K vs 32). TopView Sightseeing's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
My CityPASS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My CityPASS has 25K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of TopView Sightseeing's written reviews are positive against 61% of My CityPASS's.
TopView Sightseeing ships an update fortnightly, My CityPASS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopView Sightseeing | My CityPASS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (32 ratings) | 4.9 (25K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.9% of reviews | 61.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 32 | 25K — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TopView Sightseeing | City Pass, Inc |
Customer experience
TopView Sightseeing
My CityPASS
Bugs and requests
TopView Sightseeing
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
My CityPASS
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashing when trying to access map and directions
- Inability to turn off location-based notifications
- Tickets not showing up in app after purchase
Requested features
3 requests- Option to extend ticket validity beyond initial period
- Ability to view and manage all reservations in-app
- Offline access to tickets in Apple Wallet
In-app purchases
TopView Sightseeing
No in-app purchases
My CityPASS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is TopView Sightseeing free?
Is My CityPASS free?
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Do TopView Sightseeing or My CityPASS have ads?
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