Comparison

Budapest GUIDE@HAND vs Budapest.

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

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About

Budapest GUIDE@HAND

This app provides audio tours and offline maps for exploring cities. It guides you to points of interest with audio narration and navigation, offering tourist services like restaurants and shops.

Highlights
  • Audio sightseeing tours
  • Offline city maps
  • GPS navigation to points of interest
  • Tourist service search (restaurants, shops)
  • Multi-language support
  • View images and read descriptions
  • Resume tours later
Features
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GUIDE@HAND - City Audio Guide ENGLISH: GUIDE@HAND‘s full audio sightseeing content, tourist information, map and software is available in English, German and Hungarian. You can choose the default language when installing GUIDE@HAND to your mobile. MAGYAR: A GUIDE@HAND teljes turisztikai és a városnéző tartalma, térképe és szoftvere elérhető magyar, angol és német nyelven. Az alapértelmezett nyelvet az installálásnál kiválaszthatja, és az alább írtakat magyarul olvashatja és hallgathatja. DEUTSCH: Die ganzen touristische Informationen, Inhalt der Stadtbesichtigung, Plan und Software von GUIDE@HAND sind erreichbar in der Ungarischen, Englischen und Deutschen Sprache. Sie können die Default-Sprache während der Installierung wählen und Sie können den unten geschriebene Text Deutsch lesen und hören. 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” function 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. You can set the default language here. 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. PURCHASE A WALK: If you decide to buy a Walk, your device turns into an Audio Guide: not only can you read all the information available on each point of interest but you will also be able to listen to it all and follow guided walks with audio navigation that take you from one sight the next. TASTER WALK - The Inner City Walk (2 hours/3 km): This Walk guides you through the most visited, intriguing part of downtown Budapest. It is designed to take you through the places that offer just that: a lively atmosphere, where cafes and terraces meet architectural grandeur, romantic details and interesting stories. Starting from central Deák square, this walk takes you along Andrássy út, one of Europe’s most beautiful avenues. You will see the Opera House, walk by the imposing St. Stephen’s Basilica and then on to Chain Bridge, where, beneath the stone lions, a magnificent view opens up revealing the majestic river Danube. The Walk delivers you back to the heart of the city: Vörösmarty square and Váci utca. 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. Have fun and enjoy discovering!

About

Budapest.

Explore cities with an audio guide that uses GPS to identify your location and provide local insights. Discover hidden gems, famous landmarks, and themed tours, all accessible offline with maps and reviews.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled audio tours
  • Offline city maps
  • Local guide insights
  • Themed tours
  • Restaurant and shop reviews
  • Works offline
Features
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Did you know that the Dohány Street Synagogue is the largest synagogue in Europe? Do you know where to have brunch in a boat restaurant next the Chain Bridge or how to find the famous ruin pubs in the inner districts? Whether you are eager to wander the grounds and surroundings of Castle Hill with its churches, towers, statues and the famous Fisherman’s Bastion with its absolutely amazing views of the Danube River, take a bike ride on Margaret Island, or revive yourself one of the city's healing thermal baths, we can guide you. 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.

Screenshots

Budapest GUIDE@HAND2 screens
Budapest.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Budapest GUIDE@HAND at 88% against Budapest.'s 43%. Budapest GUIDE@HAND also leads on rating (2.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Budapest.'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Budapest GUIDE@HAND sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Budapest. sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Budapest GUIDE@HAND holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Budapest GUIDE@HAND's written reviews are positive against 43% of Budapest.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Budapest GUIDE@HAND versus Budapest.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBudapest GUIDE@HANDBudapest.
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTA SZTAKIPocketGuide Inc.

Customer experience

Budapest GUIDE@HAND

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

Budapest.

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Budapest GUIDE@HAND

One-time9
  • Inner City Walk$1.99
  • Old Jewish Quarter$1.99
  • Buda Castle Walk Part 1. - The Essentials$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Buda Castle Walk Part 2. - Hidden Details$1.99
  • Gellert Panorama Walk$1.99
  • Grand Castle Walk$2.99
  • Parliament Walk$2.99
  • Avenue Walk$2.99
  • Budapest a diktatúrák árnyékában – Belvárosi túra$2.99
10 purchases

Budapest.

One-time10
  • Follow the Kings$4.99
  • Relaxation in the Park$4.99
  • Jewish Heritage of Budapest$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Budapest Gourmet Tour English$4.99
  • Thermal Baths$4.99
  • Séta Sipos Dávid Güntherrel$4.99
  • A Crazy Night Out English$4.99
  • Budapest Sightseeing Tours$9.99
  • Ruin Pubs by D7 English$9.99
  • Baths and Experiences English$9.99

Questions

Is Budapest GUIDE@HAND free?
Budapest GUIDE@HAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Budapest. free?
Budapest. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Budapest GUIDE@HAND or Budapest.?
Budapest GUIDE@HAND is rated higher. Budapest GUIDE@HAND averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Budapest. averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Budapest GUIDE@HAND or Budapest. have ads?
Neither Budapest GUIDE@HAND nor Budapest. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Budapest GUIDE@HAND or Budapest.?
Budapest GUIDE@HAND ships an update every 2 months, and Budapest. every 2 months. Most recently, Budapest GUIDE@HAND was updated on October 10, 2026 and Budapest. on September 24, 2026.

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