Comparison

GettyGuide vs SAM 3D

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

SAM 3D

Experience a historical journey through augmented reality, virtually restoring a classic car. Explore different versions and colors of the Hotchkiss and learn its fascinating history, from its brand to its engine.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality car restoration
  • Explore historical car versions
  • Discover car history and details
  • Virtual exploration of classic automobile
  • Interactive museum experience
Features
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L’application « SAM! 3D » vous permet de voyager dans le temps et de remonter il y a presque 100 ans en arrière ! Grâce à la réalité augmentée, vous pourrez restaurer virtuellement la carrosserie de la Hotchkiss du Musée National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf et la faire revivre à son époque, sous son plus beau jour. Explorez les différentes versions et couleurs que la Hotchkiss pouvait revêtir. Vous appréciez le luxe ? Alors la version Limousine est faite pour vous. Plus attiré par le dynamisme des sportives ? Essayez la version Torpédo. « SAM! 3D » vous permet de découvrir l’incroyable histoire de cette voiture, de sa marque à son moteur. Alors êtes-vous prêts à rentrer dans la peau d’un conservateur ou d’une conservatrice ? Embarquez sans plus tarder dans cette exploration virtuelle au Musée National de l’Automobile – Collection Schlumpf !

Screenshots

GettyGuide4 screens
SAM 3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GettyGuide at 50% against SAM 3D's 0%. GettyGuide also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SAM 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.4). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, SAM 3D every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
GettyGuide versus SAM 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGettyGuideSAM 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB242 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperJ. Paul Getty TrustBrave New Media

Customer experience

GettyGuide

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

SAM 3D

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

GettyGuide

No in-app purchases

None

SAM 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GettyGuide free?
GettyGuide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SAM 3D free?
SAM 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GettyGuide or SAM 3D have ads?
SAM 3D shows ads; GettyGuide does not.
Which is updated more often, GettyGuide or SAM 3D?
GettyGuide ships an update every 2 months, and SAM 3D every 11 days. Most recently, GettyGuide was updated on October 4, 2026 and SAM 3D on October 5, 2026.

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