Zurich Offline Map vs Turigo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Zurich Offline Map
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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.
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.
- Public transport ticket purchase
- AI-powered recommendations
- Eurovision Song Contest 2025 info
- Sights discovery
- Event listings
- Interactive city map
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | Zurich Offline Map | Turigo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 143 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joerg Holz | Primetrack AG |
In-app purchases
Zurich Offline Map
No in-app purchases
Turigo
No in-app purchases









