Comparison

Hvar Guide vs Awesome Albania

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

Head to head
About

Hvar Guide

Features
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Hvar Guide is in-depth mobile travel guide for smartphones and tablets. It allows you to find whatever you need easy and quickly. DISCOVER HVAR ISLAND, CROATIA - Find the best restaurants, beaches, bike routes and secret spots. USEFUL INFO - Find all the useful information you need like: Transportation, Official Holidays, Tourist Places and Cultural Heritage, Bike routes, Gastronomy, Shops, Public organizations in case of emergency and more. ABOUT HVAR - Welcome, Places, Cultural Heritage, Local info, Transport ACTIVITIES - Museums & Galleries, Attractions, Nautical Tourism, Bike routes, Beaches, Events WHERE TO STAY - Hotels, Hostels, Camps GASTRONOMY - Restaurants, Luxury Nightlife, Wineries SERVICES - Tourist info, Tourist Agencies, Spa, Medical Services Key benefits: FREE DOWNLOAD Hvar Guide is available offline. Ability to use the application offline without an internet connection is especially useful for visitors from abroad. FAVORITES Easily add content to your Favurites for quicker access. Create your own Favorites list! GPS TRACKING Tracking allows users to see their current location in map view without the need for internet connection. MAPS Every item is shown in map and list view. BIKE ROUTES Hvar is well known for it's bike routes. All Island bike routes are marked on map and your location while riding a bike is tracked with the use of GPS. Enjoy your holiday!

About

Awesome Albania

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Welcome to "Awesome Albania", your ultimate personal tour guide app to one of Europe’s last unspoilt gems! From the rugged Balkan peaks to the turquoise Ionian Sea, Albania awaits your discovery. The FREE version of our app offers fantastic features like detailed place descriptions, and an interactive offline map. With verified local knowledge, you’ll dive deeper into tourist spots and easily navigate your destinations. Upgrade to the FULL version for even more! Enjoy our audio guide to the ancient city of Butrint, discover the best beaches, and explore hidden gems with insider tips. Get locally-endorsed "must-see" lists, advice on peak times, and practical travel info—all designed to enhance your trip. Download now and visit our blog for travel inspiration across Poland, Europe, and beyond!

Screenshots

Hvar Guide4 screens
Awesome Albania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hvar Guide at none against Awesome Albania's 4. Hvar Guide also leads on ads (none vs shown). Awesome Albania's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Awesome Albania sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Hvar Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hvar Guide ships an update every 13 months, Awesome Albania every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hvar Guide versus Awesome Albania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHvar GuideAwesome Albania
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicmarinac d.o.o.ClearVision Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

None

Hvar Guide

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Awesome Albania

One-time4
  • Ancient Butrint$2.99
  • Ancient Butrint (PL)$2.99
  • Full version (EN)$4.99
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  • Full version (PL)$5.99

Questions

Is Hvar Guide free?
Hvar Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Awesome Albania free?
Awesome Albania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hvar Guide or Awesome Albania have ads?
Awesome Albania shows ads; Hvar Guide does not.
Which is updated more often, Hvar Guide or Awesome Albania?
Hvar Guide ships an update every 13 months, and Awesome Albania every 4 months. Most recently, Hvar Guide was updated on October 13, 2026 and Awesome Albania on October 27, 2026.

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