Jahresticket vs HistorySteps
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jahresticket
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Erleben Sie 12 Monate lang Geschichte, Kunst, Kultur und Natur (gültig ab Kaufdatum)! Das Jahresticket bietet freien Eintritt in alle 18 Dauer- und rund 30 Sonderausstellungen des Universalmuseums Joanneum (ausgenommen Kindererlebnis- und Erlebnistag sowie Adventveranstaltungen im Österreichischen Freilichtmuseum Stübing). Bestellung unter www.jahresticket.at oder direkt an einer Museumskasse! Besucht werden können alle 19 Museen an 13 Standorten: Landeszeughaus Kunsthaus Graz Museum für Geschichte Volkskundemuseum Schloss Eggenberg: Prunkräume und Park, Alte Galerie, Archäologiemuseum, Münzkabinett Joanneumsviertel: Neue Galerie Graz mit BRUSEUM, Naturkundemuseum und CoSA – Center of Science Activities Österreichischer Skulpturenpark Österreichisches Freilichtmuseum Stübing Schloss Stainz: Jagdmuseum, Landwirtschaftsmuseum Schloss Trautenfels Flavia Solva Rosegger-Geburtshaus Alpl Rosegger-Museum Krieglach
HistorySteps
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HistorySteps is a digital museum and cultural experience app that helps you interactively explore participating museums, attractions and thematic tours. The app aims to present cultural content in an easily accessible, clear and experiential way during your visit. Information, attractions, images, descriptions and tours related to the selected location are displayed on a mobile-optimized interface. Key features: • visit museums and cultural sites • browse sights, attractions and related information • follow storytelling thematic tours • access on-site digital content via QR code or NFC • display images, videos and audio, available in selected museums • access deeper background content • gamified treasure hunt features • access tours and content offline, available in selected museums At participating museums, visitors can access additional digital content via QR code or NFC, depending on the location. This content can supplement the description of the attractions, help follow thematic tours and enrich the museum experience. Storytelling thematic routes guide the visitor through the related attractions of the selected location in a structured and entertaining way. At each stop along the route, digital content, descriptions, images, audio or videos can help you get to know the location, while the content can build on each other to provide a more complete experience. HistorySteps allows you to experience museum content not only as information, but also as a digital experience. The app can be used without registration or login. The camera is only used to scan QR codes in locations where QR-based content access is available. The NFC function can be used in locations where museum content is accessible via NFC. Features and available content may vary depending on the selected museum or location. Discover cultural heritage in a new way with the HistorySteps app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HistorySteps at fortnightly against Jahresticket's every 2 months. Jahresticket's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Jahresticket ships an update every 2 months, HistorySteps fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jahresticket | HistorySteps |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universalmuseum Joanneum GmbH | Pannon Egyetem |
In-app purchases
Jahresticket
No in-app purchases
HistorySteps
No in-app purchases









