Comparison

Cisterscapes vs Augusta Vindelicum

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

Head to head
About

Cisterscapes

Features
Read full description

The Cistercian order has left distinctive marks on European landscapes since the Middle Ages. This special heritage is being revived through the Cisterscapes network. Use the app to explore around 600 landscape and settlement traces from 17 landscapes and five countries. Use Augmented Reality (AR) to explore selected monastic landscapes on site in 3D. The following partner sites currently support Augmented Reality: - Ebrach - Loccum - Pforte - Stična - Waldsassen - Bronnbach - Altenberg - Langheim - Bronnbach All content in this app is free. After installation, this app can be used both with and without an internet connection. Within the app, images and audio files can be downloaded over the Internet for the best experience. It is best to download the app and the optional content via WiFi.

About

Augusta Vindelicum

Explore Roman Augsburg through interactive exhibits and augmented reality. Discover daily life, historical buildings, and artifacts from the Roman era. Gamified elements and multilingual support enhance the educational experience.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality historical reconstructions
  • Interactive dialogues with historical characters
  • Virtual 3D exploration mode
  • Gamified coin collection achievement
  • Scientific classification of artifacts
  • Multilingual support (German, English)
Features
Read full description

Explore the Augsburg region in Roman times! Augusta Vindelicum was the capital of the province of Raetia and the political, economic and cultural center of the region from Roman times until late antiquity. Eleven stations offer you a playful, interactive approach to Roman Augsburg and the city's surrounding area. Immerse yourself in everyday life at the time, get to know different living environments and talk to the people! You can also experience the ancient world in today's surroundings at several locations - augmented reality makes it possible. If you are not on site, a virtual 3D mode is available. Special features: - Interactive panoramas: Dialogs with characters (partly based on real-life models), exploration of different rooms and their multi-layered soundscapes - Reconstructions of original buildings and monuments in augmented reality (if on site) or in virtual 3D mode (if not on site) - Gamification: diverse game elements; overarching achievement level: building up your own coin collection - Scientific classification and photographs of original finds - Multilingualism: German and English

Screenshots

Cisterscapes4 screens
Augusta Vindelicum4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Augusta Vindelicum at monthly against Cisterscapes's every 2 months. 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

Cisterscapes ships an update every 2 months, Augusta Vindelicum monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Cisterscapes versus Augusta Vindelicum: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCisterscapesAugusta Vindelicum
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size395 MB314 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArcTron 3D GmbH2av GmbH

In-app purchases

None

Cisterscapes

No in-app purchases

None

Augusta Vindelicum

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cisterscapes free?
Cisterscapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Augusta Vindelicum free?
Augusta Vindelicum is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cisterscapes or Augusta Vindelicum have ads?
Neither Cisterscapes nor Augusta Vindelicum shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cisterscapes or Augusta Vindelicum?
Cisterscapes ships an update every 2 months, and Augusta Vindelicum monthly. Most recently, Cisterscapes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Augusta Vindelicum on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons