c.guide vs Architecture IQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
c.guide
Explore contemporary architecture built since 1979 with this digital guide. It aims to promote recognition of quality architecture globally and foster public understanding of its role in urban development. Discover the importance of cities, public spaces, and architecture in citizens' lives.
- Explore architecture built since 1979
- Promote recognition of quality architecture
- Understand architectural practice in urban development
- Raise awareness of city and public space importance
- Spark interest in architecture for all
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C.Guide is a digital tool for the exploration of contemporary architecture built since 1979. It was created with the purpose of promoting the recognition of quality architecture around the world, as well as serving as a tool for understanding architectural practice as a crucial element in the development of current cities. The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of the city, public space, and architecture in the lives of citizens, attempting to spark interest in architecture among individuals with or without specific training on the subject, and fostering a broad public debate about the spaces we create in our cities, without geographical or disciplinary limits.
Architecture IQ
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Architecture IQ allows you to identify buildings instantly by taking or uploading a photo. Earn badges by exploring the history, design, and unique details of iconic structures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: c.guide at none against Architecture IQ's shown. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | c.guide | Architecture IQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fundación Arquitectura Contemporanea | TERRY JACOBS |
In-app purchases
c.guide
No in-app purchases
Architecture IQ
No in-app purchases
