TopView Sightseeing vs The Nod
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.
The Nod
Save, organize, and share your trusted travel and dining recommendations with friends. Discover new places through your network and access booking links for your next adventure. Earn rewards for sharing your favorite spots.
- Save and organize travel/dining recommendations
- Add photos and notes to recommendations
- Track global footprint on personalized maps
- Share recommendations with friends
- Discover places from friends and creators
- Access direct booking and reservation links
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The Nod helps you save and share your most trusted travel and dining recommendations with friends and followers. Save and organize your recs in one place: Add photos, notes, and track your global footprint on personalized maps. Can’t remember the name of that incredible restaurant from your last trip? Upload photos, lists, or map links and let The Nod help you organize your recs. Influence where others go next: Share your profile and favorite places using unique links just like you share your favorite products. The more you share, the more Pin Points you collect. Discover where your friends and favorite creators are going: Explore standout destinations around the world or uncover hidden gems close to home. When you're ready to visit, access direct booking and reservation links. No ratings or negative reviews – Love it? Give it The Nod.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Nod at 100% against TopView Sightseeing's 10%. The Nod also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). TopView Sightseeing's advantage is ratings volume (31 vs 5). 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.
The Nod holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TopView Sightseeing has 31 ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of The Nod's.
TopView Sightseeing ships an update fortnightly, The Nod every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TopView Sightseeing | The Nod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | TopView Sightseeing | The Nod Collective, Inc. |
Customer experience
TopView Sightseeing
The Nod
In-app purchases
TopView Sightseeing
No in-app purchases
The Nod
No in-app purchases
