Comparison

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide vs Parque

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

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About

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide

Explore Martha's Vineyard with a GPS-enabled offline driving tour. Discover its rich history, unique culture, and stunning sights through automatic audio stories as you travel. Enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace, with no time limits or subscriptions.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled offline driving tours
  • Automatic audio story playback
  • Freedom to explore at your own pace
  • Comprehensive historical and cultural content
  • No subscription or time limits
  • Works offline
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Welcome to the GPS-enabled offline driving tour of Martha’s Vineyard! Featuring riveting stories, a phenomenal narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand! Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts: Experience luxury and history at one of the most sought-after vacation destinations in the United States. This beautiful island offers some truly astonishing sights, and your virtual tour guide will make sure you see the very best it has to offer. Find out why Martha’s Vineyard has been a favorite getaway for big-name celebrities and even presidents! Soak up some sun on a pristine beach complete with an iconic lighthouse. Visit the charming neighborhood of so-called “gingerbread houses” dating back to the 1800s. Get acquainted with the quaint Historic District of Edgartown. All this interspersed with stunning views of the coast you’ll be dying to photograph! Plus, as you drive, you’ll pick up the fascinating history of this island. Get to know the Wampanoag people, learn about the totally unique language invented in the Vineyard, and hear the harrowing tale of the Hurricane of 1938. There’s so much more to Martha’s Vineyard than meets the eye, so get out there and discover it! This comprehensive tour includes: ■ Welcome ■ Why “Martha’s Vineyard”? ■ The Wampanoag ■ Flying Horses Carousel ■ Built for Fun ■ How Many People? ■ How Big Is Martha’s Vineyard? ■ Tabernacle ■ Gingerbread Houses ■ Tent City ■ Building a Daydream ■ Cottage Museum ■ Inkwell Beach ■ European Settlers ■ Deaf Culture ■ The American Revolution ■ You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Boat ■ Caroline Tuthill Wildlife Preserve ■ The Whaling Industry ■ Chappaquiddick Island ■ Lighthouse Beach ■ Edgartown Historic District ■ The Curious Case of the Disappearing Deer ■ The Vineyard Becomes a Tourist Hotspot ■ The Hurricane of 1938 ■ South Beach ■ Shearer Cottage ■ Edgartown Fire Museum ■ Lambert's Cove Beach ■ Lake Tashmoo Town Beach ■ Menemsha Beach ■ Aquinnah Cultural Center ■ Lobsterville Beach HOW IT WORKS: As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest. TOUR FEATURES: ▶ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. ▶ Automatic play No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically! ▶ Works offline Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service! ▶ Lifetime purchase No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like. ▶ Incredible stories Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts. ▶ Award-winning app Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year. FREE DEMO: Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. NEW TOURS: Cape Cod Newport, Rhode Island Plymouth NOTE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS feature to allow real-time tracking of your route.

About

Parque

Find and reserve parking spots near event venues, saving time and money. Hosts can easily list their available spaces to earn income. The app simplifies event parking for drivers and provides a new revenue stream for property owners.

Highlights
  • Find parking near venues
  • Reserve spots in seconds
  • Secure in-app payments
  • List driveways for income
  • Set your own prices
  • Earn money from empty spaces
Features
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Heading to a game, concert, or event? Skip the $50 lot and the endless circling. Parque connects you with driveways, garages, and lots just steps from the action — booked and paid in seconds. FOR DRIVERS • Find parking near stadiums, arenas, concerts, and venues • See exactly what's open for your arrival and departure times • Pay securely in the app — your spot is reserved, no surprises • Cheaper and closer than official lots, with no lines FOR HOSTS • Turn your empty driveway, garage, or lawn into game-day income • List your space in minutes and set your own price • Get paid securely after each booking • Backed by clear terms and a simple cancellation policy Whether you're parking for the big game or earning from your driveway, Parque makes event parking simple, affordable, and reliable.

Screenshots

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide4 screens
Parque4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Parque at 100% against Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide's 50%. Parque also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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. Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Parque asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Parque holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Parque's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide ships an update every 19 months, Parque every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide versus Parque: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMartha's Vineyard Audio GuideParque
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (11 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUshma Shah LLCWILLIAM MCNEIL NIEBAUER

Customer experience

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide

All ratings11 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Parque

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide

One-time10
  • Freedom Trail Tour Guide$6.99
  • Salem Witch Trial Tour Guide$6.99
  • Harvard Yard Tour Guide$6.99
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  • Harbor Walk Tour Guide$6.99
  • Plymouth Tour Guide$9.99
  • Martha's Vineyard Tour Guide$14.99
  • Cape Cod & Provincetown Guide$24.99
  • Newport Bundle$24.99
  • Massachusetts Bundle Tour$49.99
  • Action Plus$79.99
None

Parque

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide free?
Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Parque free?
Parque is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide or Parque?
Parque is rated higher. Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Parque averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide or Parque have ads?
Neither Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide nor Parque shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide or Parque?
Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide ships an update every 19 months, and Parque every 10 days. Most recently, Martha's Vineyard Audio Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Parque on October 24, 2026.

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