Comparison

Boston Walking Audio Tours vs Nemo Guide

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

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About

Boston Walking Audio Tours

Explore historical cities and regions with self-guided audio tours. Discover rich storytelling, insider tips, and GPS-guided routes that loop back to the start. Perfect for independent travelers seeking in-depth local history.

Highlights
  • 9 self-guided walking audio tours
  • Bonus tours across Massachusetts
  • Rich storytelling and local expert insights
  • GPS-guided routes with automatic audio playback
  • Tours loop back to starting points
  • Offline access to tour content
Features
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Discover 9 self-guided walking audio tours—one for each CityView Trolley stop—plus a bonus collection of top-rated tours across Massachusetts, all in one easy-to-use app. Each walking tour is packed with rich storytelling, fascinating history, and insider tips, crafted by local experts. Best of all, each tour loops back to its starting point, so you can hop back on the trolley whenever you're ready. Included CityView Tour Stops in Boston: 1. New England Aquarium – Quincy Market – Faneuil Hall 2. Paul Revere House – Little Italy 3. North End – Old North Church 4. USS Constitution – “Old Ironsides” 5. North Station – TD Garden – Sports Museum 6. Old State House – Faneuil Hall 7. Boston Common – Public Garden 8. Beacon Hill – State House – Visitor Center 9. South Station – Boston Tea Party – Children’s Museum Freedom Trail & Bunker Hill Monument Walk in the footsteps of the founding fathers. Hear the story of how the first sparks of revolution flew in Boston, and how they became an inferno! The architects of the revolution come alive along this historic trail at sites like the Boston Common and the Old North Church, where Paul Revere’s famous lanterns once hung. Harborwalk Prepare for Boston’s historic waterfront to come to life! Walk the same seaside piers as revolutionaries, smugglers, and patriotic rioters. Immerse yourself in the ship-rigging, ale-drinking, shanty-singing days of Colonial Boston, during the fiery leadup to the American Declaration of Independence. Salem Uncover the dark history behind the Salem Witch Trials as you explore this quiet town’s streets, where paranoia once ran wild. Cape Ann Cruise along a rugged coastline and hear tales of fishing culture, maritime heroism, and the infamous Perfect Storm. Cape Cod & Provincetown Relax on serene beaches while learning about Cape Cod’s unique blend of colonial history and quirky modern charm. Lexington & Concord Relive the “shot heard round the world” as you stand on the very ground where America’s Revolutionary War began. Plymouth Step aboard the Mayflower’s legacy and explore the story of America’s first Pilgrims and early settlers. Boston Ghost Tour Feel the chills as you uncover Boston’s haunted past, eerie legends, and spine-tingling encounters. Martha’s Vineyard Experience the beauty and island charm of this storied destination, from lighthouses to historic whaling towns. ...and many more coming soon! APP FEATURES: Award-winning platform The app, which has been featured on Thrillist and The Rhode Show, was the recipient of the famous Laurel Award from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year. Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you’re heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Works offline No data, cellular or wireless connection needed! Download over Wi-Fi/Data before your tour. Freedom of travel Explore on your own time, at your own pace, and with the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, stop and restart, and take as many photos as you’d like. 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 access to all the stories. QUICK TIPS: Download ahead of time. Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery. Continued GPS use dramatically decreases battery life. T&C - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Nemo Guide

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Explore cities, landmarks and works of art with stories you can listen to as you walk. Nemo Guide brings audio guides, maps and itineraries together so you can spend more time looking around. DISCOVER Find guides near you, search for a place or browse destinations before your trip. Explore the map and its guide list together, then open a story or start listening directly from the list. LISTEN Play individual guides or follow an itinerary through its stops. Audio continues with your screen locked, and playback controls let you pause, skip or return to a passage. FIND YOUR WAY Start the navigator on an itinerary for turn-by-turn directions from stop to stop, by voice and on screen, on foot or by car. It keeps guiding you with the screen locked and offers each stop's guide as you arrive. TAKE YOUR GUIDES WITH YOU Download available guides and itineraries for offline listening. Scan a Nemo QR code inside the app to open the linked guide or itinerary and its download options. LOOK CLOSER Open a guide for photos, text and more context. See where a stop is on the map and open directions in your maps app. YOUR LIBRARY Browse and listen without an account. Use Sign in with Apple or create an account with your email to sync favourites and listening progress across devices. You can export your account data or delete your account from the app. PERMISSIONS Location is optional: it helps Nemo suggest nearby guides and guide you in the navigator. Camera access is requested when you open the QR scanner. Camera frames are processed on your device and are not saved or uploaded. Available destinations, guides and narration languages vary as the catalogue grows. Privacy policy: https://nemo.guide/privacy Questions and suggestions: info@nemo.guide

Screenshots

Boston Walking Audio Tours4 screens
Nemo Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nemo Guide at none against Boston Walking Audio Tours's 11. Boston Walking Audio Tours's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Boston Walking Audio Tours sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Nemo Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Boston Walking Audio Tours versus Nemo Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoston Walking Audio ToursNemo Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB62 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperStoryteller Tours LLCNemo Guide

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Boston Walking Audio Tours

One-time11
  • City View Trolley ToursFree
  • Boston Ghost$6.99
  • Harbor Walk$6.99
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  • Plymouth$9.99
  • Martha's Vineyard$9.99
  • Cape Ann$9.99
  • Freedom Trail$12.99
  • Boston and Salem Bundle$19.99
  • Massachusetts Bundle$34.99
  • New England Bundle Tour$49.99
  • East Coast Road Trip$89.99
None

Nemo Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boston Walking Audio Tours free?
Boston Walking Audio Tours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nemo Guide free?
Nemo Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boston Walking Audio Tours or Nemo Guide have ads?
Neither Boston Walking Audio Tours nor Nemo Guide shows ads.

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