Matterhorn vs Hello Geneva
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Matterhorn
This travel companion provides real-time updates on Zermatt, including lift and slope status, weather, webcams, and e-bus schedules. Users can purchase tickets, discover activities, and book restaurant tables.
- Real-time lift and slope status
- Weather and snow forecasts
- Live webcams
- E-bus timetables
- In-app ticket purchasing
- Activity and restaurant discovery
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Matterhorn App – Your Companion for Zermatt Discover Zermatt with the official Matterhorn App! Stay up to date and have everything you need for your stay at your fingertips. From the latest information on mountain lifts and slopes to weather forecasts, live webcams, and e-bus timetables – the app brings everything together in one place. Buy your tickets conveniently in the app and discover a wide range of activities and experiences around the Matterhorn. HOME Everything you need at a glance: Explore live webcams, weather forecasts, the interactive panoramic map, real-time e-bus timetables and events. Book a table at your favourite restaurant and get inspired by seasonal highlights, exciting activities and current offers. LIVE Always stay informed: Find out which mountain lifts and slopes are open, check the latest weather, wind and snow conditions, and see whether the connection to Italy is open. You'll also find avalanche danger information, live webcams and the interactive panoramic map here. EXPLORE Discover activities, restaurants, bars, hiking trails, bike trails and wellness experiences in Zermatt. Use the handy map and filters to find experiences that suit your stay. TICKETS Buy your mountain lift and travel tickets conveniently in the app and skip the queues at the ticket counter. You can also add and activate your Smartphone-Ticket directly in the app. PROFILE Personalize the app based on your interests and receive recommendations tailored to your stay. Subscribe to push notifications for important alerts about mountain lifts and slopes. You'll also find your purchased tickets, restaurant reservations, and saved favorites here.
Hello Geneva
This official travel app helps you plan your stay in Geneva with personalized itineraries, smart recommendations, and real-time event updates. Discover nearby attractions, manage bookings, and get assistance from an AI assistant.
- Personalized itinerary planning
- Adaptive daily suggestions
- Nearby attraction discovery
- Real-time event agenda
- Integrated transport tickets and passes
- AI-powered assistant
- Effortless itinerary adjustments
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The official Geneva app, tailored to your stay. Designed by Geneva’s official tourism experts, Hello Geneva helps you make the most of your stay from the moment you arrive. Whether you’re here for a few hours or several days, everything adapts to you. ▸ Plan smarter from the start Get a clear, personalized plan tailored to your interests, travel style, and length of stay, with no stress and no guesswork. ▸ A guide that adapts to you From culture and gastronomy to nature and hidden gems, your experience is shaped around what you love. ▸ Smart recommendations, all day long Your day evolves, and so do your suggestions. Discover what to do next, exactly when you need it. ▸ Explore what’s around you Instantly find nearby attractions, experiences, and local highlights, wherever you are in Geneva. ▸ Never miss what’s happening Browse a curated agenda of events, activities, and local highlights, updated in real time throughout the city. ▸ Everything in one place Transport tickets, city passes, and bookings, always accessible and always ready. ▸ Meet Genie, your AI assistant Ask anything, anytime. From quick tips to full-day plans, Genie is here to guide you. ▸ Build your perfect itinerary in seconds Create and adjust your day effortlessly, with smart suggestions that fit your rhythm. ▸ Geneva, all in one app Simple, intuitive, and officially curated, so you can focus on enjoying the city.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Geneva at 100% against Matterhorn's 18%. Hello Geneva also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). Matterhorn's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). 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.
Matterhorn ships an update every 5 weeks, Hello Geneva weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Matterhorn | Hello Geneva |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bonfire AG | Fondation Genève Tourisme & Congrès |
Customer experience
Matterhorn
Hello Geneva
Bugs and requests
Matterhorn
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes frequently
- QR code activation issues
- Inability to log in or reset password
Requested features
4 requests- Add restaurant locations to the map
- Provide detailed piste maps with lift and run information
- Improve offline functionality and caching
- Simplify ticket/pass purchasing process
Hello Geneva
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Matterhorn
No in-app purchases
Hello Geneva
No in-app purchases
