Comparison

City E vs Sardona Active

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

Head to head
About

City E

Features
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Der City E-Guide von Chur Tourismus ist die individuelle Stadtführung für Ihr Handy oder Tablet. Sie erfahren in 43 Kapiteln viel Wissenswertes aus der Geschichte und der Kultur der Alpenstadt Chur und des Ferienkantons Graubünden. Zusätzlich erfahren Sie in weiteren 32 Kapiteln viel Interessantes über das Domschatzmuseum des Bistums Chur - über die Bistumsgeschichte, den Churer Domschatz und die Todesbilder aus dem Bischöflichen Schloss. Statt sich einer Führung anzuschliessen, begeben Sie sich mithilfe der Kartenansicht auf Ihren eigenen, ganz individuellen Stadtrundgang oder Sie wählen eine unserer vorgeschlagenen Routen aus. Anhand eines übersichtlichen Planes orientieren Sie sich und wählen am jeweiligen Standort das gewünschte Kapitel an. - Es funktioniert ganz einfach. Falls Sie keine Möglichkeit haben eine Route vor Ort abzulaufen oder nur einen Teil davon, können Sie alles ganz bequem über die Kartenansicht oder die Route des Domschatzmuseums von überall aus anhören und sich mit den hinterlegten Bildern eine Vorstellung von den einzelnen Stationen verschaffen.

About

Sardona Active

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The Sardona app for smartphones and tablets is the best companion to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona on your own terms! With the help of the interactive map and the tour planner, it is a walk in the park to reach the top attractions of the World Heritage and experience them up close. The descriptions provide a wealth of knowledge about the formation of the Alps, the local geology, the climate and the natural hazards that characterize the beautiful landscape. Experience GeoCulture while visiting exciting exhibitions or while immersing yourself in former mines. Whether young or old, whether hiker or professional mountaineer, the app offers the right World Heritage adventure for everyone!
 
HIKES:
 Find out how the Alps were formed on experience-packed trails. Discover the traces of former glaciers and become a geologist yourself by examining the rocks of the region. Interactive adventures offer a complete experience for the whole family. Destinations:
 The map gives you a comprehensive overview of all the top attractions as well as the most beautiful viewpoints throughout the world heritage area. The tour planner turns reaching these destinations, according to your preferences, into child’s play. GeoCulture: Numerous museums and exhibition rooms convey exciting knowledge about the Sardona World Heritage Site. Various companies offer impressive tours through former mine tunnels or the interior of power stations. The app provides all the important information regarding directions, exhibition content. GeoKnowledge: Become a geologist yourself and discover the hot topics of research past and present. Go in search of hidden fossils and touch the magical line of the Glarus Thrust. With the help of the tour planner, you can easily find your way there and access exciting information on site. Maps: Thanks to the latest vector maps, you can enjoy a razor-sharp render on all zoom levels. Depending on the activity and the season, you can choose between different map backgrounds from Swisstopo or OSM. Skyline: With the help of the summit finder, every panoramic view becomes a highlight. Sardona News: Find out everything about current events at the Sardona World Heritage Site. Apple Health: When you record a cycling, hiking, walking or running track you are able to save work outs to Apple Health. Data from HealthKit will not be used for marketing or promotional purposes.

Screenshots

City E4 screens
Sardona Active4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sardona Active at every 5 weeks against City E's every 12 months. Sardona Active also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13). 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

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

City E ships an update every 12 months, Sardona Active every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
City E versus Sardona Active: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCity ESardona Active
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1311.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size649 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChur TourismusOutdooractive AG

In-app purchases

None

City E

No in-app purchases

None

Sardona Active

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is City E free?
City E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sardona Active free?
Sardona Active is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do City E or Sardona Active have ads?
Neither City E nor Sardona Active shows ads.
Which is updated more often, City E or Sardona Active?
City E ships an update every 12 months, and Sardona Active every 5 weeks. Most recently, City E was updated on October 3, 2026 and Sardona Active on October 7, 2026.

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