Comparison

The Downs App vs Basel City Guide

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

Head to head
About

The Downs App

Features
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Whether new to the Downs, or a regular visitor, this app will help you to discover more about the wide range of events, features and amenities which make the Downs a unique site. The Downs are internationally significant for their wildlife, geology and heritage value, and are a well-used and enjoyed green space for Bristol's residents.

About

Basel City Guide

Explore Basel with an interactive city map, discover local events, and find practical tips for your stay. Navigate landmarks, attractions, and essential amenities like public toilets and drinking fountains. Plan your visit with guided tours and restaurant reservations for a seamless experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive city map
  • Event discovery
  • City highlights
  • Guided tours
  • Restaurant reservations
  • Practical travel tips
Features
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Welcome to the Basel City Guide – your official event and city guide for Basel. Experience the highlights of the city of Basel – from historic landmarks to vibrant events. Combine rich traditions with urban flair and shape your stay in Basel just the way you like. What the app offers: Interactive city map Discover Basel at a glance with clear navigation to museums, attractions, and useful information such as public toilets, drinking fountains, and tourist information – all neatly categorised. Discover events & city highlights Find the most important events and the city’s top highlights – compact, up to date, and all in one place. More practical tips for your stay Explore our guided tours or reserve a table at a restaurant – everything you need for a smooth and comfortable stay in Basel. With the Basel City Guide, your visit becomes the perfect combination of city highlights, culture, and joie de vivre.

Screenshots

The Downs App4 screens
Basel City Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Basel City Guide at every 2 weeks against The Downs App's every 32 months. The Downs App's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

The Downs App ships an update every 32 months, Basel City Guide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Downs App versus Basel City Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Downs AppBasel City Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 32 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB151 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEmily SmithsonBasel Tourismus

In-app purchases

None

The Downs App

No in-app purchases

None

Basel City Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Downs App free?
The Downs App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Basel City Guide free?
Basel City Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Downs App or Basel City Guide have ads?
Neither The Downs App nor Basel City Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Downs App or Basel City Guide?
The Downs App ships an update every 32 months, and Basel City Guide every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Downs App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Basel City Guide on October 24, 2026.

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