# GettyGuide vs British Museum Audio

The clearest difference is rating: British Museum Audio at 4.7 against GettyGuide's 4.2. British Museum Audio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 43). GettyGuide's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%) and in-app purchases (none vs 21). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. British Museum Audio sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. GettyGuide asks for nothing beyond the download.

British Museum Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: British Museum Audio has 1.8K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of GettyGuide's written reviews are positive against 15% of British Museum Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, British Museum Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GettyGuide | British Museum Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettyguide/id1488527711/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-museum-audio/id1609255954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 14.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [J. Paul Getty Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/498585966) | [British Museum](https://appshunter.io/developer/403229797) |

## What reviewers say

### GettyGuide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gettyguide/id1488527711)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### British Museum Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/british-museum-audio/id1609255954)

Enhance your visit to a major museum with expert commentaries, gallery introductions, and self-guided tours. Explore over 250 highlight objects with audio, video, text, and images. Plan your visit with an interactive map and save your favorite items.

**Highlights:** Expert commentaries on 250+ objects, 65 free gallery introductions, Audio, video, text, and image content, Self-guided thematic tours, Interactive museum map, Add objects to favorites

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Los 10 objetos imprescindibles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Early and Medieval Europe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Classical World | $2.99 | one-time |
| Top 10 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ancient Egypt | $3.99 | one-time |
| China's hidden century Chinese | $3.99 | one-time |
| 12 objects family tour English | $3.99 | one-time |
| 前十位藏品 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Roman Empire | $3.99 | one-time |
| A history of the world | $4.99 | one-time |
| Korea exhibition audio guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Three hours at the Museum | $5.99 | one-time |
| 3小时参观路线 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Silk Roads Audio tour | $6.49 | one-time |
| Full guide | $7.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pack Completo | $7.99 | one-time |
| 前往导览套餐 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent audio guide
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Great way to learn about museum exhibits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent audio quality
- 🔒 Requires multiple in-app purchases
- 👎 Difficult to navigate and follow tours
- 🔌 Requires constant internet connection
- 👎 Outdated or inaccurate information

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working in some areas
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Purchased content not unlocking properly

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for audio guides
- Improved navigation and tour flow
- Higher resolution images
- Integration with museum maps
- Support for more languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GettyGuide free?

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

### Is British Museum Audio free?

British Museum Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GettyGuide or British Museum Audio?

British Museum Audio is rated higher. GettyGuide averages 4.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while British Museum Audio averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do GettyGuide or British Museum Audio have ads?

Neither GettyGuide nor British Museum Audio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GettyGuide or British Museum Audio?

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, and British Museum Audio weekly. Most recently, GettyGuide was updated on October 20, 2026 and British Museum Audio on October 27, 2026.

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