Comparison

The Window Seat Guide vs QCAA

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

Head to head
About

The Window Seat Guide

Features
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Hop on a regular London bus and let your phone be your tour guide! The Window Seat Guide app tells you the stories behind some of London’s best known sights but also uncovers the hidden gems and lets you discover new areas of the city. Travel like a local but transform an ordinary journey into a truly immersive and entertaining experience. Features include • Detailed maps and instructions for getting to the start of the route • Location enabled audio commentary throughout the bus route - no need to keep an eye on the screen, just look out of the window! • Manual replay of any part of the commentary - never miss out on something interesting • Suggestions for things to do before getting on the bus and after finishing the tour You can do the whole route in one go, or hop off at any stop to explore on foot and get back on a bus again later. Buy your bus ticket through TfL as usual. See the Ticket Information page within the app for more details. New for 2021 – We are now also adding a few select walking tours, including the Windsor Walking Tour. Please note: Avoid roaming and data charges by downloading the app and your tour while on Wi-Fi. The tour runs off-line but you must ensure your GPS is on for the geo-location to work. If the app is still running in the background it will continue to use battery power so make sure to close it when you don’t need it. Find us on: Instagram.com/thewindowseatguide Facebook.com/thewindowseatguide

About

QCAA

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Qatar Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA) is an official government institution recognized internally and externally responsible for civil aviation affairs.

Screenshots

The Window Seat Guide4 screens
QCAA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QCAA at none against The Window Seat Guide's 2. On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. The Window Seat Guide sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. QCAA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Window Seat Guide ships an update every 6 months, QCAA every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
The Window Seat Guide versus QCAA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Window Seat GuideQCAA
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Window Seat Guide LtdCivil Aviation Authority

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Window Seat Guide

One-time2
  • Windsor Walking Tour$5.99
  • London Bus 24$7.99
None

QCAA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Window Seat Guide free?
The Window Seat Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is QCAA free?
QCAA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Window Seat Guide or QCAA have ads?
Neither The Window Seat Guide nor QCAA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Window Seat Guide or QCAA?
The Window Seat Guide ships an update every 6 months, and QCAA every 4 months. Most recently, The Window Seat Guide was updated on November 3, 2026 and QCAA on October 30, 2026.

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