Comparison

GettyGuide vs Biosphere 2

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

Head to head
About

GettyGuide

Discover unique perspectives on art with audio tours and immersive experiences of exhibitions and outdoor spaces. Navigate Getty's locations, explore art with diverse commentary, and plan your visit with essential information.

Highlights
  • Thematic audio tours
  • Explore art on-demand
  • Mood Journeys for unique experiences
  • Exhibition and event information
  • Location-aware navigation map
  • Dining and shopping details
  • Multilingual audio content
Features
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With Getty’s official app, you’ll discover unique perspectives on art and enjoy an immersive experience of exhibitions and outdoor spaces. Let GettyGuide® be your personal tour guide during your visit. Listen to original, thematic audio tours that offer intimate experiences of the Getty’s two locations, and of the can’t-miss art, with commentary from diverse voices. At the Getty Center, stroll the one-of-a-kind Central Garden while hearing from a museum curator, landscape architect, mindfulness expert, and gardeners about this ever-changing space. Or try Mood Journeys, a feature that allows visitors to navigate hand-picked destinations and activities, according to a feeling you’d like to explore. At the Getty Villa, be transported 2,000 years into the past to experience the sounds and stories of life in an ancient Roman country house. You’ll find all the information you need to plan your day at the Getty Center or Getty Villa, including events and exhibitions currently on view, and where to eat and shop. App features include: • Audio tours and playlists of exhibitions, art, architecture, and gardens • “Explore on your own” feature for on-demand audio about hundreds of works of art • “Mood Journeys” feature, to inspire visitors to experience Getty locations and works of art in a unique way, with short activities designed to explore moods or feelings • Exhibitions and events happening today • Location-aware map to navigate Getty sites • Dining and shopping information • List and map of where to eat and shop • 10 language options for key content in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Mandarin Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese

About

Biosphere 2

Explore the history, architecture, and science of a unique research facility. This family-friendly guide offers an accessible way to learn about its groundbreaking discoveries and 30 years of operation.

Highlights
  • Explore facility history
  • Learn about architecture
  • Discover groundbreaking science
  • Family-friendly guide
  • Accessible educational content
Features
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The Biosphere 2 App provides an accessible and family-friendly guide for you to explore the groundbreaking science and unique history of this one-of-a kind facility. Visit Biosphere 2, owned and operated by the University of Arizona, to dive deep into all you need to know about the 30 years of history, architecture and awe-inspiring science.

Screenshots

GettyGuide4 screens
Biosphere 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GettyGuide at 4.2 against Biosphere 2's 3.5. GettyGuide also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GettyGuide holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 43 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of GettyGuide's written reviews are positive against 22% of Biosphere 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, Biosphere 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GettyGuide versus Biosphere 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGettyGuideBiosphere 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43 ratings) — better3.5 (30 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better22.2% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better30
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB132 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJ. Paul Getty TrustUniversity of Arizona

Customer experience

GettyGuide

All ratings43 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral9.3%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%

Biosphere 2

All ratings27 ratings
Positive51.9%
Neutral14.8%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral22.2%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

GettyGuide

No in-app purchases

None

Biosphere 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GettyGuide free?
GettyGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Biosphere 2 free?
Biosphere 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GettyGuide or Biosphere 2?
GettyGuide is rated higher. GettyGuide averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Biosphere 2 averages 3.5 from 30 ratings.
Do GettyGuide or Biosphere 2 have ads?
Neither GettyGuide nor Biosphere 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GettyGuide or Biosphere 2?
GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, and Biosphere 2 every 3 months. Most recently, GettyGuide was updated on June 5, 2026 and Biosphere 2 on June 11, 2026.

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