Comparison

Berlin vs Berta

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

Head to head
About

Berlin

Explore cities with audio tours narrated by local guides. Discover historical facts, hidden gems, and practical tips for dining and shopping. Offers offline maps and themed tours for a personalized travel experience.

Highlights
  • GPS-enabled audio tours
  • Offline maps and content
  • Local guide narration
  • Themed tours
  • Insider tips for dining and shopping
  • Historical and cultural insights
Features
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Do you want to learn about the reality of everyday life during the Cold War or hear stories from the famed Golden Twenties, the time when Berlin was known as a wild town full of debauchery? Would you like to visit Prussian palaces and observer their eccentricities first-hand? 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

Berta

Features
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Get to the heart of a city on foot. Berta Walks takes you on curated walks through 20 cities across Europe: from Berlin, where Berta was born, to Hamburg and Munich, and on to Vienna, Zurich, Prague, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Paris, Barcelona, Rome and Budapest. Packed with hidden gems, maps and all the information you need, it's the ultimate companion for a city trip and for exploring new neighbourhoods at home. Pick a city, choose a walk, download it and let the app guide you from stop to stop. Once a walk is downloaded, its stops, texts and photos are with you even without a connection. Every city has a free walk to start with. Say hello to a new adventure! • Walks designed to guide you effortlessly through the city • From breakfast to cocktails at night, find options for every budget • Discover every city off the beaten track • Get around with public transport tips for every stop • Find the neighbourhood vibe that's right for you • Save your favourite places and share them with friends • Travel confidently with Berta's essential tips • In English and German CITIES Germany: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Dortmund, Essen Europe: Vienna, Zurich, Prague, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Lisbon, Paris, Barcelona, Rome, Budapest HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick a city and a walk. 2. Download it and follow the map from stop to stop, with photos, opening hours and the nearest station. 3. Tick off each stop and keep track of your progress. UNLOCK MORE WALKS Every city has a free walk. To unlock more, buy a single walk, a city pass for all walks of a city (new walks included), or all walks in every city forever. These are one-time purchases, there is no subscription. Your purchases belong to your Apple Account and can be restored at any time, also on a new iPhone. Questions or feedback? I'm always listening at info@walk-this-way.net More recommendations: https://www.walk-this-way.net Discover like a local.

Screenshots

Berlin4 screens
Berta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Berta at every 3 days against Berlin's every 2 months. Berlin's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Berlin sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Berta sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Berlin ships an update every 2 months, Berta every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Berlin versus Berta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBerlinBerta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperPocketGuide Inc.PINTUMO UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Berlin

One-time10
  • Berlin of the 1920s$4.99
  • Berlin's Beginnings and Today$4.99
  • Berlin's Highlights$4.99
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  • Between East and West: A Stroll Around Potsdamer Platz$4.99
  • Contemporary Berlin$4.99
  • Kreuzberg$4.99
  • Prenzlauer Berg and Friedrichshain$4.99
  • Tiergarten and the Governmental District$4.99
  • West Berlin$4.99
  • Berlin Sightseeing Tours$9.99
2 purchases

Berta

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$21.491 Year

Questions

Is Berlin free?
Berlin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Berta free?
Berta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Berlin or Berta have ads?
Neither Berlin nor Berta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Berlin or Berta?
Berlin ships an update every 2 months, and Berta every 3 days. Most recently, Berlin was updated on October 23, 2026 and Berta on October 24, 2026.

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