Comparison

Pharo Guide vs Visitup

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

Head to head
About

Pharo Guide

Features
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Locate, listen, explore and enjoy our guides. Forget traditional audio guides. All you need is in your pocket. Essential and immediate, the app that will guide you during your visit without diverting your attention. Easy and smart access to info Discover points of interests through the exploration page and find them grouped by common features or locations. Use textual research to find them typing the name. Add contents to your favorite collection to find them quickly and to share them with your friends. Image, Audio, Details Wear headphones or bring your phone to your ear and let yourself be guided by narrations. Look at the images or discover the details of the contents to better appreciate them. Interactive maps Check the position to better move around and locate yourself. Find areas and points of interests and explore each detail. Accessible Accessibility is one of the issues we most cherish. This app can be used the same way by sighted people and people with visual impairments: nobody shall be left behind!

About

Visitup

Discover Bologna and Milano with this free travel companion. Access exclusive audio guides, find local restaurants and trendy bars, and uncover hidden gems for an unforgettable city experience.

Highlights
  • Exclusive audio guides and thematic tours
  • Discover local restaurants and Bolognese specialties
  • Find trendy bars for aperitivo
  • Tips on city events and hidden corners
  • Comprehensive Bologna and Milano exploration
Features
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Visitup: The Ultimate Guide to Discover Bologna and Milano! Explore Bologna and Milano like never before with Visitup, the completely free app that guides you through the city’s landmarks, hidden gems, and cultural treasures. Exclusive Audio Guides and Tours Discover Bologna and Milano with thematic tours and audio guides that share the city’s history, secrets, and traditions. The Best Local Restaurants Find the top spots to enjoy Bolognese specialties: from tortellini in brodo to tagliatelle al ragù and other authentic flavors. Trendy Bars for Aperitivo Uncover the city’s most iconic and stylish bars to enjoy the perfect aperitivo with friends. Everything You Need to Experience Bologna Beyond tours and audio guides, get tips on events, hidden corners, and ideas to make the most of your time in the city. With Visitup, everything you need for an unforgettable Bologna and Milano experience is right at your fingertips. Download Visitup now for free!

Screenshots

Pharo Guide4 screens
Visitup4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visitup at every 4 days against Pharo Guide's every 11 months. Visitup also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). 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

Pharo Guide ships an update every 11 months, Visitup every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Pharo Guide versus Visitup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPharo GuideVisitup
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITCares s.r.l.Salvatore Matrisciano

In-app purchases

None

Pharo Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Visitup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pharo Guide free?
Pharo Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visitup free?
Visitup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pharo Guide or Visitup have ads?
Neither Pharo Guide nor Visitup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pharo Guide or Visitup?
Pharo Guide ships an update every 11 months, and Visitup every 4 days. Most recently, Pharo Guide was updated on September 22, 2026 and Visitup on June 1, 2026.

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