Comparison

Architecture vs MappArch

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

MappArch

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Il progetto di Mappatura Collaborativa dell'Architettura moderna e contemporanea in Campania, promosso dalla Direzione Generale Governo del Territorio della Regione Campania, permette di: - implementare la mappa delle architetture presenti, composta dai dati relativi al “Censimento delle architetture italiane dal 1945 ad oggi” della Direzione Generale Creatività Contemporanea - Ministero della Cultura, dai risultati della ricerca del Dipartimento di Architettura e Disegno Industriale – Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, quelli del progetto "Campania Modern" della Fondazione Annali dell'Architettura e delle Città, finanziati dalla Regione Campania, dalle opere premiate da InArch e altre opere meritevoli; - segnalare nuove architetture contemporanee nel territorio della Regione Campania non presenti nel Censimento al fine di arricchire il patrimonio di conoscenza; - scoprire le iniziative per la promozione della qualità dell'architettura finanziate con la L.R. 19/2019 della Regione Campania. Crediti La Regione Campania promuove la partecipazione attiva alla condivisione della conoscenza e della valorizzazione delle Architetture Moderne e Contemporanee sul territorio campano, incoraggiando la collaborazione, l’interazione e lo scambio di idee tra professionisti, appassionati e cittadini, stabili e temporanei. MappArch - Mappatura Collaborativa dell'Architettura moderna e contemporanea in Campania è stata sviluppata da Cityopensource srl

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
MappArch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MappArch at none against Architecture's 1. MappArch also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price 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. MappArch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Architecture versus MappArch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectureMappArch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 187 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone — better—
Requires iOS17.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comcityopensource srl

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

MappArch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
None

MappArch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MappArch free?
MappArch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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