Architecture vs Modernism in Architecture
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Modernism in Architecture
Explore the architecture of the interwar period (1920s-1940s). Discover featured buildings, search by name or location, and view detailed pictures. Learn about influential architects and find modernist structures near you.
- Archive of modernist buildings
- Search buildings by name and location
- Detailed building history and architect information
- Map view of buildings
- Browse architects alphabetically
- Share favorite buildings and architects
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Made for Lovers of Modernism in Architecture. The app for all who are interested in the architecture of the interwar period (1920s-1940s), its architects and stories. *** ARCHIVE OF BUILDINGS *** - See new featured buildings on top - Search for buildings by name and location - Read details about the building, its history and architects - Find the building on the map - Look at detailed pictures of the building in the gallery *** ARCHIVE OF ARCHITECTS *** - Browse all architects in alphabetical order - Search for architects by name - Read details about the architects - Explore all related buildings of the architect *** MAP *** - Find all buildings on a map - Find modernist buildings right next to you *** SHARE *** - Share your favorite buildings and architects with your friends and colleagues
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modernism in Architecture at 100% against Architecture's 41%. Modernism in Architecture also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Architecture's advantage is ratings volume (998 vs 1). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Architecture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Modernism in Architecture asks for nothing beyond the download.
Modernism in Architecture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Architecture has 998 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Modernism in Architecture's.
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, Modernism in Architecture every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Architecture | Modernism in Architecture |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (998 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 998 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 187 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makayama.com | Soren Kirchner |
Customer experience
Architecture
Modernism in Architecture
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
Modernism in Architecture
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Architecture
- unlimited, full version$3.99
Modernism in Architecture
No in-app purchases
Questions
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