Comparison

Architecture vs Visited

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

Visited

Track your past travels and plan future adventures with a personalized world map. Discover new destinations, create extensive travel lists with over 150 categories, and organize your itinerary with dates and notes. Set and monitor travel goals to see your progress and get inspired by beautiful travel photos.

Highlights
  • Personalized travel map of countries, states, and cities
  • Extensive travel lists with 150+ categories
  • Itinerary planning with dates and notes
  • Track travel goals and see world visit percentage
  • Inspiration from travel photos
  • Customizable map design and dark mode support
Features
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Beat your own travel stats. Get inspired to visit exotic new destinations. With Visited you will finally be able to tick off all those locations on your bucket list as you track your your experiences around the world. MAP YOUR TRAVELS Design your personal travel map consisting of countries, states, regions and cities of where you have been, lived or want to visit. You can also delve deeper by creating regional maps for over 20 countries, including United States, Canada, Australia, Germany, UK, Russia, France amongst others. ULTIMATE TRAVEL LIST You can keep track of all the myriad of places you want to go and experiences you wish to have with our extensive travel lists. Visited provides over 150 different categories that will be sure to fit your lifestyle, ranging to food destinations to heritage sites and beyond! You can then see all your selections on a unique travel map and share it with your friends as you plan your next adventure. TRAVEL ITINERARY Are you wondering where to travel next? We got you covered. Select different cities, destinations and places based on travel lists, experiences and inspirational photos. We'll show you which countries have the highest numbers of places you wish to visit. You can also add dates, hotels and travel notes for the optimal travel plan. TRAVEL GOALS Keep up with your travel goals by selecting all the countries of the world that you want to visit. Your personalized travel dashboard will show you what percentage of the world you visited and what is still left. You can see what type of traveler you are and how you compare to other international travelers. GET INSPIRED Have you ever struggled with where to travel to next? Now you get get inspired for your future travels by swiping through beautiful photos and adding them to your bucket list. The world is full of beautiful and surprising locations. Discover new places and experiences that may lead you down the road less traveled. TRAVEL EXPERIENCES Track your experiences by country such as where you’ve gone golfing, snorkelling/diving, skiing, wine tours and others. GET YOUR OWN TRAVEL POSTER Do you want your own scratch map printed so you can display it as a poster on your wall? You can now have your travel map professionally printed onto a high quality and glossy poster then shipped directly to you, wherever you might find yourself. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TRAVEL JOURNEY Add travel journal notes by country of your travel dates, points of interest or personal memories. FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE You can adjust your travel map to choose different colors or design your own based on your travel type. Pick from fully accessible, high contrast colors for your map. Dark mode is supported to make the app easier to use while taking a red eye flight. Adjust the sovereignty for disputed territories. Map aficionados can even choose between Mercator or Equirectangular map projections. EXAMPLE OF TRAVEL LISTS: Lists include: African Safaris, Capitals of the World, Wonders of the World, Pyramids, Culinary Experiences, Ancient Sites, Churches, Greek & Roman Ruins, Cruise Ports, Beer Destinations, Palaces, US national parks, Ski Slops, World's Top Beaches, Shopping Destinations, LGBTQ+ Destinations, Popular Hiking Trails, Lakes, Bridges, Snorkelling/Diving Locations, Chocolate Destinations, Castles, Wine Regions, Kids Attractions, Temples, Mountain Ranges, Rock Climbing Locations, Monasteries, Opera Houses, Funicular Railways, Waterfalls, Volcanos, Mosques, US National Monuments, Hot Springs, Tunnels, US Memorial, Dance Shows, Deserts, Famous Prisons, Canal Cruises, Formula One Circuits, Top Surf Spots, Underground Cities, Whale Watching Spots, Synagogues, Caves, US National Historic Site, Tennis Destinations, Film Festivals, US National Battlefields and Scotch Distillery Regions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Architecture4 screens
Visited4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Visited at 4.6 against Architecture's 2.6. Visited also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 187 months) and ratings volume (14K vs 997). Architecture's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and Visited sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Visited holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Visited has 14K ratings behind it against 997, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Architecture's written reviews are positive against 33% of Visited'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, Visited monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Architecture versus Visited: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArchitectureVisited
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (997 ratings)4.6 (14K ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.9% of reviews — better33.4% of reviews
Number of ratings99714K — better
Update frequencyEvery 187 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#82 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB129 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMakayama.comArriving In High Heels

Customer experience

Architecture

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

Visited

All ratings13,888 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews826 reviews
Positive33.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative56.1%

User reviews

Architecture

From 997 App Store ratings

What 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

Visited

From 14K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌍 Great app for tracking travels
  • 👍 Customizable map and colors
  • 🚀 Straightforward and easy to use
  • 💡 Detailed regions and states for some countries

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes frequently
  • 🔍 Incomplete or inaccurate country/city lists
  • 🔒 Forced to opt-in to marketing emails
  • 🗺️ Lack of detailed city-level tracking
  • 🔧 Not very intuitive interface

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

Visited

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login and loading issues
  • Inconsistent region/state data
  • Incorrect country/territory definitions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to track places lived
  • Improve search and filtering for countries/cities
  • Allow custom color schemes for colorblind users
  • Add option to view travel history by date

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Architecture

One-time1
  • unlimited, full version$3.99
8 purchases

Visited

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time6
  • Unlock Regions$3.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • More Inspirations$3.99
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  • Unlock Itineraries$7.99
  • Unlock Cities$9.99
  • Visited Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Architecture free?
Architecture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Visited free?
Visited is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Architecture or Visited?
Visited is rated higher. Architecture averages 2.6 out of 5 from 997 ratings, while Visited averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.
Do Architecture or Visited have ads?
Visited shows ads; Architecture does not.
Which is updated more often, Architecture or Visited?
Architecture ships an update every 187 months, and Visited monthly. Most recently, Architecture was updated on October 23, 2026 and Visited on October 26, 2026.

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