# Iceland Visually vs Bensin

The clearest difference is price: Bensin at Free against Iceland Visually's $1.99. Bensin also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months). Iceland Visually's advantage is ratings volume (233 vs 4) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Bensin is free to download; Iceland Visually costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Iceland Visually against 4.8 for Bensin. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Iceland Visually has 233 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Iceland Visually ships an update every 29 months, Bensin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Iceland Visually | Bensin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (233 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iceland-visually/id1479414941/reviews) | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bensin/id1495596809/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **233** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 230 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anders Peter Amsnaes](https://appshunter.io/developer/452949522) | [Hannes Sverrisson](https://appshunter.io/developer/428851947) |

## What reviewers say

### Iceland Visually

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iceland-visually/id1479414941)

Discover Iceland with a visually rich travel guide. Explore attractions, read user reviews, and view stunning photos to plan your trip. Offline functionality is available for limited use.

**Highlights:** Interactive map for inspiration, User reviews and photos, Guides for driving, aurora, and spas, Search for attractions and hotels, Bookmark places and get directions, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bensin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bensin/id1495596809)

Find and compare petroleum prices across Iceland with real-time updates. View stations on a map, get driving directions, and filter by price, distance, and fuel type. Personalize your experience with favorite stations and custom discounts.

**Highlights:** Track petroleum prices in Iceland, Map view of gas stations, Automatic price updates, Driving directions, Filter by price, distance, company, fuel, Favorite station selection, Customizable discounts

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Iceland Visually free?

Iceland Visually costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bensin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Iceland Visually or Bensin?

Iceland Visually and Bensin are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 233 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Iceland Visually or Bensin have ads?

Neither Iceland Visually nor Bensin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Iceland Visually or Bensin?

Iceland Visually ships an update every 29 months, and Bensin every 3 months. Most recently, Iceland Visually was updated on September 23, 2026 and Bensin on September 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*