Comparison

Hvar Guide vs Kalysta

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

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About

Hvar Guide

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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

Kalysta

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Explore Marrakech at your own pace with our multilingual audio guide app! Discover the most beautiful sites of the red city with an immersive audio experience available in French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, and Dutch. Whether you're visiting the legendary Jemaa el-Fna square, the sumptuous Bahia Palace, or the secret gardens of the medina, let our expert narrations guide you. Key Features: Premium audio guides: Each guide is available for individual purchase, giving you access to a selection of must-see points of interest Professional narration: High-quality audio narration for each step of your visit Full text: Text corresponding to the voice, ideal for accessibility or silent reading Offline mode: Perfect offline functionality for traveling without internet connection 6 languages available: Enjoy your visit in your preferred language Intuitive interface: Simple and user-friendly navigation for all ages Discover 11 iconic sites in Marrakech: Explore the city's must-see attractions: the sumptuous Bahia Palace, the mysterious Secret Garden, the majestic ruins of El Badi Palace, the magnificent Ben Youssef Madrasa, the iconic Majorelle Garden, the Saadian Tombs, the historic Mellah quarter, the refined Dar el Bacha, the Marrakech Museum, the Yves Saint Laurent Museum, and the peaceful Cyber Park Arsat Moulay Abdelsam. Each location reveals its secrets through captivating stories. Why choose Kalysta? Total freedom: Visit at your own pace, pause and resume whenever you want Rich content: Detailed guides to Marrakech's iconic sites Audio quality: Studio recordings for optimal listening experience Economical: No more expensive guided tours, enjoy a premium experience at a low price Eco-friendly: Reduce your carbon footprint by avoiding tourist transportation Transform your smartphone into a personal guide and experience Marrakech from the inside!

Screenshots

Hvar Guide4 screens
Kalysta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hvar Guide at none against Kalysta's 14. Kalysta's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). On price, ads, 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. Kalysta sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Hvar Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hvar Guide ships an update every 13 months, Kalysta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Hvar Guide versus Kalysta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHvar GuideKalysta
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagicmarinac d.o.o.devgo EURL

In-app purchases

None

Hvar Guide

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Kalysta

One-time14
  • Mellah Audioguide$2.99
  • Bahia Palace Audioguide$3.99
  • Majorelle Garden Audioguide$3.99
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  • El Badi Palace Audioguide$3.99
  • Ben Youssef Madrasa Audioguide$3.99
  • Saadian Tombs Audioguide$3.99
  • Dar el Bacha Audioguide$3.99
  • Marrakech Museum Audioguide$3.99
  • Cyber Park Audioguide$3.99
  • Yves Saint Laurent Audioguide$3.99
  • Secret Garden Audioguide$8.99
  • 3-Audio Guide Pack$9.99
  • 5-Audio Guide Pack$14.99
  • Complete Audio Guide Pack$22.99

Questions

Is Hvar Guide free?
Hvar Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kalysta free?
Kalysta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hvar Guide or Kalysta have ads?
Neither Hvar Guide nor Kalysta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hvar Guide or Kalysta?
Hvar Guide ships an update every 13 months, and Kalysta every 3 months. Most recently, Hvar Guide was updated on September 9, 2026 and Kalysta on September 21, 2026.

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