# LIMES mobile vs art

The clearest difference is review sentiment: art at 100% against LIMES mobile's 33%. art also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). LIMES mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 44) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. art sells 44 one-off in-app purchases. LIMES mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

LIMES mobile ships an update every 10 months, art weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LIMES mobile | art |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [edufilm und medien Ges.mbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1156887239) | [artguide GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/580820765) |

## What reviewers say

### LIMES mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/limes-mobile/id1453366974)

Explore the Roman Limes in Germany with virtual reconstructions, 3D artifact models, and GPS navigation. Discover historical sites and learn about this ancient monument, even offline.

**Highlights:** Explore Limes in landscape, GPS navigation with POI alerts, 3D artifact models, 360° virtual reconstructions, Augmented Reality features, Offline map and content download, Automatic content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### art

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/artguide/id6742899128)

Discover historical sites like churches, castles, and museums with audio guides, eBooks, and interactive maps. Explore cities and cultural landmarks with detailed information and practical tips for your travels.

**Highlights:** Audio guide with photos, eBook travel guide, Interactive floor plans, Historical timeline, Practical tourist information, Location search, Glossary of terms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (44)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Seligenstadt, Basilika | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bad Homburg, Schloss | $2.99 | one-time |
| Seligenstadt, Kloster/ehem. Abtei | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bad Kötzting, Kirchen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Ottweiler, Witwenpalais | $2.99 | one-time |
| München, Asamkirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wien, Dominikanerkirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kelheim, Kloster Weltenburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Köln, St. Pantaleon | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nürnberg, Altenfurter Rundkapelle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Düdelingen, Pfarrkirche St. Martin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gößweinstein, Wallfahrtskirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kirche Maria Birnbaum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coburg, Veste | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tutzing, Schloss und Akademie | $2.99 | one-time |
| Wittenberg, Schlosskirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Speinshart, Kloster und Kirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heidenheim, St. Wunibald | $2.99 | one-time |
| Andechs, Wallfahrtskirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Würzburg, Neumünster | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tangermünde, Stephanskirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Worms, Dom St. Peter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Homburg, Römermuseum | $2.99 | one-time |
| Füssen, Stadtrundgang | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daisendorf, Kapelle St. Martin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regensburg, Cathedral | $2.99 | one-time |
| Eisenach, Wartburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Steingaden, Wieskirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regensburg, St. Emmeram | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bamberg, St. Martin | $2.99 | one-time |
| KK1002901 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bad Staffelstein, Basilika | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regensburg, St. Jakob | $2.99 | one-time |
| Regensburg Dom Leichte Sprache | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hermannstadt/Sibiu | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kloster Volkenroda | $2.99 | one-time |
| Kyffhäuser | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marburg, Kugelkirche | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mainz, Dom | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mittelalterliches Regensburg | $2.99 | one-time |
| Königsberg in Bayern | $2.99 | one-time |
| Göttweig, Benediktinerstift | $2.99 | one-time |
| Freystadt, Mariahilf | $2.99 | one-time |
| Würzburg, Marienkapelle | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LIMES mobile free?

LIMES mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is art free?

art is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LIMES mobile or art have ads?

Neither LIMES mobile nor art shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LIMES mobile or art?

LIMES mobile ships an update every 10 months, and art weekly. Most recently, LIMES mobile was updated on September 11, 2026 and art on September 8, 2026.

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