Comparison

DRIFTER vs Hamba

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

Head to head
About

DRIFTER

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DRIFTER is a companion with which to explore urban space in Berlin and beyond. In audio-walks covering themes like the city’s architecture, urban transformation processes, and everyday life, the app leads you to unknown places, reveals unheard stories and sets the scene for unexpected encounters. City expeditions like these help both visitors and locals gain a new understanding of urban life by bringing different actors together in conversation and opening up perspectives. Breaking down barriers of everyday perception and performing a more holistic view on city life are essential prerequisites for a meaningful co-creation of the urban environment. Experiences like these are an essential foundation for informed participation in the production of the city. So, put your earphones on and let DRIFTER be your acoustic compass guiding you through the city. Have fun strolling through urban space in a new way and expand your knowledge by jumping on one of our audio-guided walks. They are packed with thoroughly researched information with commentary by experts from various disciplines, loaded with authentic testimonies, and enriched with voices from locals. We collaborate with research and cultural institutions as well as a wide range of actors involved in urban development and transformation processes. DRIFTER is brought to you by POLIGONAL Office for Urban Communication Berlin. www.poligonal.de

About

Hamba

Escape the city and discover serene natural spots around Berlin. This app guides you to captivating locations where nature meets urban life, offering a peaceful exploration experience.

Highlights
  • Discover captivating natural locations
  • Explore serene spots around Berlin
  • Seamless blend of nature and urban life
  • Guide to peaceful exploration
Features
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Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of big-city life? Yearning for a serene escape amidst lush greenery and soothing waters? Look no further. “Hamba” is designed to guide you to the most captivating locations in and around Berlin, where nature seamlessly blends with urban life. Discover the charm of Berlin as you embark on a journey of exploration.

Screenshots

DRIFTER3 screens
Hamba4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DRIFTER at every 3 months against Hamba's every 8 months. DRIFTER also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). 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

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

DRIFTER ships an update every 3 months, Hamba every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
DRIFTER versus Hamba: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDRIFTERHamba
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB723 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPOLIGONAL GbRThomas Frey

In-app purchases

None

DRIFTER

No in-app purchases

None

Hamba

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DRIFTER free?
DRIFTER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hamba free?
Hamba is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DRIFTER or Hamba have ads?
Neither DRIFTER nor Hamba shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DRIFTER or Hamba?
DRIFTER ships an update every 3 months, and Hamba every 8 months. Most recently, DRIFTER was updated on September 5, 2026 and Hamba on June 1, 2026.

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