Comparison

iGuides.ru vs InfoCity

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

Head to head
About

iGuides.ru

Access news, articles, interviews, and reviews on devices, accessories, services, and apps. Get useful tips, instructions, and stay updated on the latest tech from exhibitions and presentations. Navigate the diverse world of gadgets, apps, and games with ease.

Highlights
  • Tech news and articles
  • Device and accessory reviews
  • Interviews with experts
  • User blogs and subscriptions
  • Tips and instructions
  • Event coverage
Features
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Самые актуальные новости из мира гаджетов и технологий. В нашей ленте вы найдете: обзоры, личный опыт, инструкции. Мы каждый день держим руку на пульсе актуальных тем: нейросети, приложения, сервисы, автомобили и поп-культура. iGuides в Дзене — dzen.ru/iguides iGuides в Telegram — t.me/iguides iGuides в VK — vk.com/iguides iGuides в Max.ru — Max/iguides

About

InfoCity

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Журнал InfoCity был создан в 2007 году и до сих пор является ведущим IT-изданием в Азербайджане. На протяжении последних лет мы предлагаем различный спектр услуг в сфере ИКТ, включая подготовку пресс-релизов, аналитических и имиджевых статей, составление рейтингов и проведение опросов, написание Success Stories. Мы регулярно проводим интервью с топ-менеджерами и экспертами ИТ-компаний, осуществляем мониторинг целевых печатных и on-line СМИ, а также ИТ-сегмента азербайджанской блогосферы и экосистемы страртапов. Нашими клиентами и партнерами на рынке являются такие компании, как операторы рынка сотовой связи Азербайджана, локальные интеграторы, дистрибьюторы, частные и государственные провайдеры, такие вендоры, как HPE, Cisco, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, DELL Technologies, ASUS, QNAP, Visa, MasterCard и другие компании. Аудитория читателей включает как топ-менеджеров азербайджанских компаний и региона, так и профессиональных специалистов. P.S. Тираж печатной версии журнала составляет 3500 экземпляров. Ежедневная аудитория сайта www.infocity.az - до 5000 уникальных посетителей (статистика прилагается). Аудитория сайта включает пользователей из стран региона.  Более подробная информация о наших расценках - https://infocity.tech/advertising/. ------- InfoCity magazine was founded in 2007 and is still the leading IT publication in Azerbaijan. Over the past few years, we have been offering a wide range of ICT services, including preparing press releases, analytical and image articles, compiling ratings and conducting surveys, writing Success Stories. We regularly conduct interviews with top managers and experts of IT companies, monitor target print and online media, as well as the IT segment of the Azerbaijani blogosphere and the startup ecosystem. Our clients and partners in the market include such companies as operators of the Azerbaijani mobile communications market, local integrators, distributors, private and public providers, vendors such as HPE, Cisco, IBM, Lenovo, Microsoft, DELL Technologies, ASUS, QNAP, Visa, MasterCard and other companies. The audience of readers includes both top managers of Azerbaijani companies and the region, and professional specialists. P.S. The circulation of the printed version of the magazine is 3,500 copies. The daily audience of the website www.infocity.az is up to 5,000 unique visitors (statistics attached). The audience of the website includes users from the countries of the region.  More detailed information: https://infocity.tech/advertising/.

Screenshots

iGuides.ru4 screens
InfoCity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: InfoCity at Free against iGuides.ru's $1.99. InfoCity also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). iGuides.ru's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On update cadence and ads 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

InfoCity is free to download; iGuides.ru costs $1.99 up front. iGuides.ru sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. InfoCity asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGuides.ru ships an update every 6 weeks, InfoCity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iGuides.ru versus InfoCity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGuides.ruInfoCity
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB10 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperDenis SeleznevRufat Babayev

Bugs and requests

iGuides.ru

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on launch after updates
  • Sign in with Apple authentication failure
  • Crashes on iPhone 5S and older devices
  • Freezing and page reload issues
  • Accidental article navigation via swipe
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  • Incomplete poll display with ad overlap
  • App crashes when adjusting screen brightness
  • Inconsistent behavior on iPad 2
  • Auto-loading not working
  • Video playback issues
  • Crashes on iOS 5 and iPhone 4S

Requested features

9 requests
  • Disable swipe navigation option
  • Remove or reduce advertising
  • Back gesture support
  • Video landscape rotation support
  • Forum integration
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  • Ability to disable splash screen on resume
  • Better memory management for older devices
  • Improved notification system
  • Restore removed 'discounts' section

InfoCity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

iGuides.ru

One-time2
  • Отключение рекламы на месяц$1.99
  • Отключение рекламы на год$14.99
None

InfoCity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGuides.ru free?
iGuides.ru costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is InfoCity free?
InfoCity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGuides.ru or InfoCity have ads?
Neither iGuides.ru nor InfoCity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGuides.ru or InfoCity?
iGuides.ru ships an update every 6 weeks, and InfoCity every 3 weeks. Most recently, iGuides.ru was updated on October 17, 2026 and InfoCity on October 15, 2026.

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