Comparison

Architecture vs Taliesin West

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

Taliesin West

Explore the iconic Taliesin West with an audio tour that guides you through its buildings and grounds. Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright's architectural principles and visit key areas like the Drafting Studio and Garden Room. This free app delivers the tour directly to your smartphone.

Highlights
  • Audio tour of Taliesin West
  • Explore buildings and grounds
  • Learn about Frank Lloyd Wright's work
  • Visit popular campus locations
  • Smartphone delivery
Features
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The Frank Lloyd Wright Audio Tour App is great for first-time visitors to Taliesin West, as it takes you inside the buildings and across the grounds. Explore the property and learn more about Wright’s work, his desert home, and his enduring principles of Organic Architecture. You’ll visit the most popular places on campus, including the Drafting Studio, Prow, and Garden Room. The tour is delivered through your smartphone, on our free app.

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
Taliesin West4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Taliesin West at 3.6 against Architecture's 2.6. Taliesin West also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 187 months). Architecture's advantage is review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and ratings volume (998 vs 20). On price and ads 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. Architecture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Taliesin West asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Taliesin West holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Architecture has 998 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Architecture's written reviews are positive against 0% of Taliesin West's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architecture ships an update every 187 months, Taliesin West every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Architecture versus Taliesin West: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectureTaliesin West
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (998 ratings)3.6 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings998 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 187 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comThe Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

Customer experience

Architecture

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

Taliesin West

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral21.1%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

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

Taliesin West

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
None

Taliesin West

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Taliesin West free?
Taliesin West is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Architecture or Taliesin West?
Taliesin West is rated higher. Architecture averages 2.6 out of 5 from 998 ratings, while Taliesin West averages 3.6 from 20 ratings.
Do Architecture or Taliesin West have ads?
Neither Architecture nor Taliesin West shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Architecture or Taliesin West?
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, and Taliesin West every 4 months. Most recently, Architecture was updated on November 6, 2026 and Taliesin West on November 3, 2026.

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