Comparison

Zurich Offline Map vs Turigo

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

Head to head
About

Zurich Offline Map

Features
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Customisable offline map from Openstreetmap with contour lines in which even the smallest paths and trails are shown. POIs are grouped into categories and can be displayed as layers. For example, you can display all restaurants, public transport lines, banks, hiking trails, charging stations and doctors on the map. The size and overlap of the icons can be adjusted to improve clarity. An integrated database allows you to search for POIs as well as a large number of streets, towns, villages, districts, etc. The search can be filtered by category and/or distance. For many POIs there is further information such as opening hours, address, disabled access, ... Notes or favourites can be created for each POI, a history list shows the most recently used POIs, content can be shared. A location function shows the current position, the app is ad-free and there is no tracking.

About

Turigo

Navigate Basel with ease using this app. Purchase public transport tickets, discover local sights and events with AI-powered recommendations, and get updates on the Eurovision Song Contest 2025.

Highlights
  • Public transport ticket purchase
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Eurovision Song Contest 2025 info
  • Sights discovery
  • Event listings
  • Interactive city map
Features
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Experience Basel in a modern way with the Turigo - BVB Basel App. Whether you want to buy tickets, explore sights, or prepare for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 – this app offers everything you need to move around Basel safely and well-informed. The main features of the app consist of the following menu items: • Ticket purchase: Buy your public transport tickets directly in the app and travel conveniently by bus and tram through Basel. • AI Assistant: Let the integrated artificial intelligence provide you with personalized recommendations for sights, events, or leisure activities – individually and contextually. • ESC 2025 (Eurovision Song Contest): Get the latest information about the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel – from event locations and supporting programs to transportation options. • Sights: Discover Basel’s cultural and architectural highlights – compactly described and conveniently mapped. • Events: Stay informed about current and upcoming events in Basel – simply and clearly presented. • City map: Easily find your way with the interactive map. Locate stops, sights, and ESC venues effortlessly. Required permissions: • Location access: Needed to display nearby stops, events, and sights and to navigate you to them. • Internet connection: Required for ticket purchase, retrieving current event data, and using the AI Assistant.

Screenshots

Zurich Offline Map4 screens
Turigo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Turigo at Free against Zurich Offline Map's $3.99. Turigo also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Turigo is free to download; Zurich Offline Map costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Zurich Offline Map versus Turigo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZurich Offline MapTurigo
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoerg HolzPrimetrack AG

In-app purchases

None

Zurich Offline Map

No in-app purchases

None

Turigo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zurich Offline Map free?
Zurich Offline Map costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Turigo free?
Turigo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Zurich Offline Map or Turigo have ads?
Neither Zurich Offline Map nor Turigo shows ads.

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