Architecture vs been
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.
been
Visually track all the countries and places you've visited on a custom world map. Manage your travel bucket list, view statistics, and share your adventures with friends. Get inspired for your next journey.
- Custom travel map of visited places
- Mark visited countries
- Track travel bucket list progress
- View travel statistics
- Share map with friends
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Keep track of all the amazing places you've been and share your adventures with friends using Been There! This custom map of the world allows you to mark all the countries and places you've visited. Perfect for the wanderlust, Been There makes it easy to keep track of your travel bucket list and see your travel statistics. Plus, you can use the app to learn about new places and get inspiration for your next adventure. With Been There, you can: - Create your own personal travel map - Mark all the places you've been to - Keep track of your travel bucket list progress - Share your map with friends on social media and compare your travels Don't let your adventures go unrecorded - download Been There today and start marking all the amazing places you've been! Terms of Use - https://been.travel/terms-of-use Privacy Policy - https://been.travel/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: been at 4.6 against Architecture's 2.6. been also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 187 months) and review sentiment (53% vs 41%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and been sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
been holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 998 and 743 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Architecture's written reviews are positive against 53% of been's.
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, been every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Architecture | been |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (998 ratings) | 4.6 (743 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | 52.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 998 — better | 743 |
| Update frequency | Every 187 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Makayama.com | Prostachki Ltd |
Customer experience
Architecture
been
User reviews
Architecture
From 998 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Useful architectural information
- 💡 Potential for great app with updates
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🗺️ Missing prominent architectural icons
- 💰 Expensive for limited content
been
From 743 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Excellent app with great features
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📊 Useful statistics and tracking capabilities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in the app
- 💰 Paid app with limited free version
- 🗺️ Incomplete or inaccurate map data
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
been
Reported bugs
3 issues- Losing user data without explanation
- Inability to select certain cities or countries
- Inconsistent or incorrect map data
Requested features
5 requests- Add more countries and territories
- Ability to track states/provinces
- Wishlist feature for future travel plans
- Custom colors and personalization options
- Improved data sync and backup
In-app purchases
Architecture
- unlimited, full version$3.99
been
- Been Pro (weekly)$2.997 Days
- Been Pro (weekly)$3.997 Days
- Been Pro (monthly)$3.991 Month
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- Been Pro (weekly)$4.997 Days
- Been Pro (monthly)$4.991 Month
- Been Pro (6 months)$6.996 Months
- Been Pro (monthly)$6.991 Month
- Been Pro (quarterly)$7.993 Months
- Been Pro (monthly)$7.991 Year
- Been Pro (yearly)$12.991 Year
- Been Pro (monthly)$12.991 Month
- Been Pro (yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Been Pro (quarterly)$14.993 Months
- Been Pro (yearly)$14.991 Year
- Been Pro (yearly)$19.991 Year
- Been Pro (yearly)2 variants$29.991 Year
- Been Premium Lifetime$2.99
- Been Premium Lifetime$4.99
- Been Premium Lifetime$7.99
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- Been Pro (lifetime)$9.99
- Been Premium Lifetime$12.99
- Been Premium Lifetime$19.99
- Been Pro (lifetime)$129.99
