Comparison

Brussels vs Brussels GUIDE@HAND

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brussels

Explore cities with an audio guide that uses GPS to narrate local stories and point out sights. Discover hidden gems, historical sites, and local culinary experiences. This app works offline, saving you data charges.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled audio narration
  • Offline maps and content
  • Themed historical tours
  • Local recommendations for food and drink
  • Insider tips and stories
  • Works offline to save data
Features
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Would you like to discover cartoon murals in hidden corners of Brussels? Retrace the steps of Napoleon and Wellington’s armies on the battlefield of Waterloo? Get to know the two capitals in one city, get lost in the maze of its historic shopping arcades and admire the world famous royal palaces, parks and museums. Tired of sightseeing? Drink a Belgian beer in a traditional brewery, taste mussels with French fries or try the world-famous Belgian chocolate. PocketGuide, the world’s leading audio city guide application, reveals the best stories, insider hangouts and must-see sights in more than 100 major cities and tourist destinations. PocketGuide turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide: The GPS figures out where you are, and a voice recording, made by a local guide, describes the sights around you. You don’t need to read text from your phone, just listen and enjoy a city’s attractions while your virtual tour guide explains it all and shares personal insights. PocketGuide works offline, so you save on roaming charges, and it includes an offline map and loads of critical reviews that help you decide where to eat, drink and shop. We also have fascinating themed tours, for those who want to go off the beaten path. Find the top tapas in Barcelona, get chic in NYC’s East Village or follow the trail of a 19th century serial killer in London. Whether you're interested in the main sights or "the road less traveled", PocketGuide is ready to take you there. Please note that continuous use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

Features
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GUIDE@HAND - City Audio Guide Brussels GUIDE@HAND‘s full audio sightseeing content, tourist information, map and software is available in English. You can choose the default language when installing GUIDE@HAND to your mobile. The GUIDE@HAND Walks are created to help you see new places, objects and patterns and discover the past and present of cities with a fresh perspective. All Walks take 2, 3 or 4 hours, so you get to know everything in an easy, fun and adventurous way. Our Guided City Walks are designed in a way that you can simply use your mobile device as an Audio Guide. Just put it in your pocket, and it will help your discovery by navigating you from one point of interest to the next and you will be presented all information and stories at the right time. With GUIDE@HAND you can always determine your location, see where you are on the map. You can also view pictures/images of the sights or read what you have heard previously. You can take a break from your walk any time and resume sightseeing later. EXPLORE WITH OFFLINE MAP You can also discover the city’s points of interest on your own, using the “Explore” tab and our offline city map. Whenever you approach a point of interest your device will automatically provide you with basic relevant information. You can then choose to listen to additional, related stories. TOURIST SERVICES YOU CAN SEARCH AND DISPLAY ON YOUR MAP GUIDE@HAND also helps you choose from a range of handy tourist services near you such as restaurants, bars, shops etc. which you can display on your map. What to gain by getting GUIDE@HAND? INSTALL: By installing GUIDE@HAND, you already have access to our offline city map. Your current location will be indicated on the map and you can easily browse various services (POIs) available in the city. DOWNLOAD A WALK: By downloading one or more of our city walks from the "Walks" tab, you will enrich your map with many new sightseeing information, points of interest, pictures and descriptions. All this new information will be available in your „Explore“ tab so that you can visit, read or browse them any time. ATTENTION: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This only applies to pressing the HOME button on the map view.

Screenshots

Brussels4 screens
Brussels GUIDE@HAND4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brussels GUIDE@HAND at none against Brussels's 10. Brussels's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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. Brussels sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Brussels GUIDE@HAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brussels ships an update every 2 months, Brussels GUIDE@HAND every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Brussels versus Brussels GUIDE@HAND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrusselsBrussels GUIDE@HAND
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocketGuide Inc.MTA SZTAKI

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Brussels

One-time10
  • Africa and Art Nouveau in Brussels$4.99
  • Brussels in One Day$4.99
  • Comic Strips and the Marolles$4.99
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  • Great Museums of Brussels$4.99
  • Laeken District$4.99
  • Leopold District and the EU Quarter$4.99
  • Lower Town$4.99
  • Old and new, life then and now$4.99
  • The Royal Quarter$4.99
  • Brussels Sightseeing Tours$9.99
None

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brussels free?
Brussels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brussels GUIDE@HAND free?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brussels or Brussels GUIDE@HAND have ads?
Neither Brussels nor Brussels GUIDE@HAND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brussels or Brussels GUIDE@HAND?
Brussels ships an update every 2 months, and Brussels GUIDE@HAND every 8 months. Most recently, Brussels was updated on October 7, 2026 and Brussels GUIDE@HAND on October 4, 2026.

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