Comparison

Architecture vs arktur

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

arktur

Features
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Uncover the stories behind what you see. EXPLORE YOUR SURROUNDINGS A fast map highlights interesting buildings around you, with seamless browsing. UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU SEE Discover the history, design, and context of buildings, and learn more about their architects and styles. DISCOVER RELATED BUILDINGS Use See also to jump to similar buildings and keep exploring. PLAN YOUR OWN TOURS Save your favorites, curate custom architecture tours, and share them easily with friends. FIND EXACTLY WHAT FASCINATES YOU Modern classics? Brutalism? Typologies like housing, museums, or industrial sites? Filter by style, era, or typology to find what you’re looking for. Discover architecture right where you are. Or where you're heading.

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
arktur4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: arktur at none against Architecture's 1. arktur also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 187 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Architecture sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. arktur asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Architecture ships an update every 187 months, arktur every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Architecture versus arktur: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitecturearktur
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 187 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comFritz Schulz

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

arktur

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
None

arktur

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is arktur free?
arktur is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Architecture or arktur have ads?
Neither Architecture nor arktur shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Architecture or arktur?
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, and arktur every 6 days. Most recently, Architecture was updated on September 29, 2026 and arktur on September 25, 2026.

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