Comparison

Architecture vs Architectures

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

Head to head
About

Architecture

Discover the world's finest architectural masterpieces with this offline guide. It provides GPS-enabled directions, historical context, and images for significant 20th and 21st-century buildings globally. Explore iconic structures and hidden gems, even without a data connection.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled architectural guide
  • Offline access to information and photos
  • Building stories and architect details
  • Walking and driving directions
  • Manual browsing by city and building
  • 20th and 21st-century architectural selection
Features
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The world's finest architectural masterpieces in your pocket. A one-stop GPS-enabled guide to the worlds greatest architectural achievements from the 20th and 21st century. Travel to any place in the world and this guide will tell you, where the most interesting buildings around you are located. It will tell the story behind the building and the architect, displays two pictures for every project and gives you walking or driving directions. No data connection is needed, because all information and pictures (except maps) are stored offline on your phone. So no expensive roaming cost when abroad! You can even use it without GPS and in Flight Mode, because it allows you to browse cities and buildings manually. All projects have a full description, photos and additional details such as the name of the architect, the year it was built and the associated website. It also presents you with walking and driving directions. This carefull selection of the major wonders of 20th and 21st century architecture spans traditions throughout the world, from Le Corbusier to the latest Pritzker Prize winners. From the renowned, famous icons to the hidden architectural gems. An indispensable tool for travellers and city dwellers, to discover great buildings worldwide.

About

Architectures

Explore notable European architecture with this pocket-sized guide. Discover historical and innovative buildings, view photos, and get details on architects and construction periods. Navigate to sites on foot or by car.

Highlights
  • European architecture database
  • Architect and construction details
  • Interactive map navigation
  • User photo submissions
  • Customizable search radius
  • Building rating system
Features
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The app contains a selection of eye-catching architecture in Europe in pocket size. The dynamic database comprises a large number of historical, innovative, significant and outstanding architecture and is constantly being supplemented. The architecture guide should facilitate the spontaneous exploration of Baukultur. A photo, the construction period and the name of the architect give a brief insight into the object. For the buildings and their architects there are a lot of objects more information. The radius in which the buildings are displayed as well as the period of time in which the object was created can be chosen. Based on the integrated map, it is possible to navigate to the destination on foot or by car. Navigation requires a connection to the Internet. For you the possibility to evaluate the building is available. In addition, you can provide photos of the buildings, which may be included in the app after an editorial review, with details of the photographer.

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
Architectures3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Architecture at Free against Architectures's $0.99. Architecture also leads on rating (2.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 2). Architectures's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 187 months). On review sentiment, ads 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

Architecture is free to download; Architectures costs $0.99 up front. Architecture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Architectures asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Architecture holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Architecture has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Architecture's written reviews are positive against 33% of Architectures's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architecture ships an update every 187 months, Architectures every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Architecture versus Architectures: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectureArchitectures
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.6 (1K ratings) — better1.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 187 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comLars Bergelt

Customer experience

Architecture

All ratings1,003 ratings
Positive31.8%
Neutral14.4%
Negative53.8%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive40.9%
Neutral14.8%
Negative44.3%

Architectures

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Architecture

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect location detection
  • Crashes and freezes on launch
  • Incomplete or inaccurate information
  • Compatibility issues with newer devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add more architects and buildings worldwide
  • Improve search and filtering capabilities
  • Provide more detailed information and photos
  • Offer a more affordable pricing model

Architectures

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
None

Architectures

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Architectures free?
Architectures costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Architecture or Architectures?
Architecture is rated higher. Architecture averages 2.6 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Architectures averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Architecture or Architectures have ads?
Neither Architecture nor Architectures shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Architecture or Architectures?
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, and Architectures every 6 weeks. Most recently, Architecture was updated on October 12, 2026 and Architectures on October 4, 2026.

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