Comparison

Chichen Itza vs Chichen Itza Audio Tour

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

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About

Chichen Itza

Explore the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza with a self-guided audio tour. Discover El Castillo and other significant sites at your own pace, with GPS-triggered narration and offline access. Learn about Mayan history, culture, and secrets from local experts.

Highlights
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • GPS-triggered narration
  • Offline functionality
  • Lifetime access
  • Multi-language support (English, Spanish)
  • Detailed historical information
Features
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Uncover the mystery of Chichen Itza with this ultimate self-guided audio tour. Walk through one of the Seven Wonders of the World and explore its stunning Mayan ruins, including the famous El Castillo step pyramid. Learn the fascinating history of the ancient Mayan civilization, including their culture, architecture, and secrets, all narrated by local experts. Available in English and Spanish. Discover Chichen Itza: Immerse yourself in the rich history and mystical culture of the Mayan Empire as you explore this world-renowned archaeological site. Journey through the ruins of this ancient city, and learn about the Jaguar Warriors, human sacrifices, and the significance of El Castillo, the Pyramid of Kukulkan. Our app will guide you seamlessly through Chichen Itza’s most famous sites, from the Great Ball Court to the Sacred Cenote. Tour Highlights: ▶El Castillo: The Pyramid of Kukulkan ▶The Great Ball Court ▶Tzompantli: The Wall of Skulls ▶Sacred Cenote: The Sacrificial Waters ▶Temple of the Warriors ▶El Caracol: The Observatory ▶The Nunnery Complex And more! With stories written by historians and narrated by professionals, this app ensures you won’t miss a single detail during your journey through Chichen Itza. Key Features: ▶ Self-Guided Flexibility Explore at your own pace with total freedom. No tour schedules or crowded groups. Pause, skip, or linger at any stop you wish. ▶ GPS-Enabled Audio Automatic, GPS-triggered audio stories play as you approach each point of interest. Simply follow the route, and the app does the rest! ▶ Works Offline Download the tour in advance and enjoy uninterrupted access even when there’s no cell service. Perfect for remote areas. ▶ Lifetime Access Pay once, and access the tour forever. No subscriptions, no time limits, and no restrictions on usage. ▶ Award-Winning Technology This app, featured on Thrillist and WBZ, won the Laurel Award for Technology. Used for over a million tours annually, it's trusted by travelers worldwide. Free Demo Available! Curious about the tour? Try the free demo version and see how the app works. Upgrade to unlock the full experience and explore Chichen Itza in-depth. New Tours Available! ■ Tulum Ruins Discover the ancient coastal city of Tulum and learn about its rise to power, port significance, and unique hurricane warning system. ■ Ek Balam Walk through the less-traveled ruins of Ek Balam, where impressive architecture and secrets await. ■ Coba Ruins Explore Coba, the ancient Mayan city with towering pyramids and scenic jungle paths. Important Notes: Download in Advance: Ensure you download the tour over Wi-Fi or data before entering the park. Battery Tips: Bring a fully charged phone or an external battery pack for uninterrupted use. Enable Location Services: Allow GPS access so the app can automatically trigger audio stories during the tour. T&C - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Chichen Itza Audio Tour

Explore Chichen Itza with a self-guided audio tour. Professionally narrated stories, GPS navigation, and over 20 curated stops bring ancient ruins to life. Works offline and includes bonus content on ancient alien theories.

Highlights
  • Professionally narrated storytelling
  • GPS-enabled navigation
  • Over 20 points of interest
  • Offline mode
  • Ancient Aliens audio tracks
  • High-quality visuals
  • Respectful guidance tips
Features
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Unlock the Secrets of Chichen Itza with the Most Comprehensive Audio Tour Available Step into one of the world’s most iconic archaeological wonders with the StreetModo Self-Guided Audio Tour of Chichen Itza. With professionally narrated storytelling, GPS-enabled navigation, and over 20 hand-curated stops, this is your personal guide through ancient temples, sacred cenotes, and mythic ruins — all at your own pace. No Wi-Fi? No problem. Once downloaded, the entire tour works offline, with crystal-clear directions and immersive audio that brings every stone to life. What Makes This Tour Stand Out 20 Points of Interest — Including every major temple, plaza, and hidden gem NEW! - Additional Ancient Aliens audio tracks included along side the regular tour! Explore Ancient Alien theories related to each of the points of interest. This is a super fun and engaging way to expand the audio-tour experience! GPS-Enabled Navigation — Walk the ancient city with real-time map guidance Professional Audio Narration — Clear, engaging storytelling rooted in archaeology and Maya culture Offline Mode — No cell service needed once the tour is downloaded Myths and Legends — Hear stories of Kukulkan, Venus, blood rituals, and the Maya underworld High-Quality Visuals — Images to help you visualize ancient life and architecture Respectful Guidance — Includes tips on etiquette and sacred space awareness Bonus Stops — Extra content for curious travelers who want to explore further No Internet Required — All audio, maps, and content work seamlessly offline Built for All Travelers — Whether you're here for history, spirituality, or adventure Included Tour Checkpoints Main Stops: 1. El Castillo (Temple of Kukulkan) 2. Tzompantli and Platform of the Jaguars 3. Platform of Venus 4. Sacred Cenote 5. Ball Court and Temple of the Jaguar 6. Temple of the Warriors 7. Temple of the Chac Mool 8. Traditional Mayan House Model 9. Marketplace (Mercado) 10. El Osario (High Priest's Tomb) 11. Casa del Venado 12. Grupo de las Monjas (Group of the Nuns) 13. El Caracol (Observatory) 14. La Iglesia 15. Akab Dzib (House of Mysterious Writing) Bonus Stops: 16. Temple of the Bearded Man 17. Group of the Thousand Columns 18. Casa Roja 19. Grupo de las Monjas (East Annex) 20. Cenote Xtoloc 21. Temple of the Mesas Whether you have one hour or an entire day, this app adapts to you. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, or educational trips, this is your gateway to one of the world’s most mysterious and mathematically sophisticated civilizations. Download now and experience Chichen Itza the way it was meant to be explored — on your terms, at your pace, with your own personal guide in your ear. StreetModo Walk the world with us Follow us on Instagram @streetmodotravel

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Chichen Itza4 screens
Chichen Itza Audio Tour4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chichen Itza Audio Tour at 100% against Chichen Itza's 58%. Chichen Itza Audio Tour also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chichen Itza's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chichen Itza sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year and Chichen Itza Audio Tour sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chichen Itza Audio Tour holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chichen Itza has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Chichen Itza's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chichen Itza Audio Tour's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chichen Itza ships an update every 4 months, Chichen Itza Audio Tour every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chichen Itza versus Chichen Itza Audio Tour: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChichen ItzaChichen Itza Audio Tour
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB440 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCancun Day Trips, LLCStreetmodo LLC

Customer experience

Chichen Itza

All ratings94 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

Chichen Itza Audio Tour

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Chichen Itza

Subscriptions1
  • Action Plus$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • Upgrade$4.99
  • Upgrade$9.99
  • Tulum English Full Tour$9.99
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  • Coba Ruins Audio Guide$9.99
  • Ek Balam Audio Tour$9.99
  • Puerto Vallarta$9.99
  • Chichen Itza Tour$9.99
  • Cancun Mexico 4 + 1 Bonus$19.99
1 purchases

Chichen Itza Audio Tour

One-time1
  • Chichen Itza Audio Tour$4.99

Questions

Is Chichen Itza free?
Chichen Itza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chichen Itza Audio Tour free?
Chichen Itza Audio Tour is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chichen Itza or Chichen Itza Audio Tour?
Chichen Itza Audio Tour is rated higher. Chichen Itza averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Chichen Itza Audio Tour averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chichen Itza or Chichen Itza Audio Tour have ads?
Neither Chichen Itza nor Chichen Itza Audio Tour shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chichen Itza or Chichen Itza Audio Tour?
Chichen Itza ships an update every 4 months, and Chichen Itza Audio Tour every 5 months. Most recently, Chichen Itza was updated on November 2, 2026 and Chichen Itza Audio Tour on November 5, 2026.

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