# Italia! vs Marche Guide

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Marche Guide at none against Italia!'s 12. Marche Guide also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Italia!'s advantage is ratings volume (70 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Italia! sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Marche Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Marche Guide holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Italia! has 70 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Italia! ships an update every 5 months, Marche Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Italia! | Marche Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italia/id381727564/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marche-guide/id1500475937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **70** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthem Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1467745884) | [PRIME ITALY S.R.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500475936) |

## What reviewers say

### Italia!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/italia/id381727564)

Explore Italy through beautifully photographed articles covering travel, food, wine, and culture. This award-winning magazine app brings Italy closer to English-speaking readers worldwide. Access current and back issues, or subscribe for regular updates.

**Highlights:** Beautifully photographed articles, Covers travel, holidays, property, Features food, wine, and culture, In-app purchase of issues, Subscription options available, Cross-platform purchase browsing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Italia! | $3.99 | per month |
| Italia! 2M Auto-Renewable Sub | $4.49 | per 2 months |
| Italia! 3M Auto-Renew Sub | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| Italia! 6M Auto-Renewable Sub | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Italia! | $15.99 | per 6 months |
| Italia! Auto Renewable Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Italia! | $39.99 | per year |
| April 2012 The Re... (pp:1292) | $5.99 | one-time |
| November 2012 Exq... (pp:2849) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Taste Italia (pp:378251) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 6 back issue bundle | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12 issue subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


### Marche Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marche-guide/id1500475937)

Discover hidden gems, events, and local cuisine in the Marche region. This app helps plan your travel, find deals on accommodations, and explore cultural and natural attractions.

**Highlights:** Discover local goods and cuisine, Find and book accommodations, Explore historical and natural sites, Stay updated on local events, Interactive map of the region, Nightlife and venue recommendations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Italia! free?

Italia! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Marche Guide free?

Marche Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Italia! or Marche Guide?

Marche Guide is rated higher. Italia! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 70 ratings, while Marche Guide averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Italia! or Marche Guide have ads?

Neither Italia! nor Marche Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Italia! or Marche Guide?

Italia! ships an update every 5 months, and Marche Guide every 3 months. Most recently, Italia! was updated on October 24, 2026 and Marche Guide on October 20, 2026.

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