# Chicago vs Chicago Loop Walking Tour

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chicago Loop Walking Tour at 100% against Chicago's 60%. Chicago Loop Walking Tour also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Chicago's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chicago sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chicago Loop Walking Tour asks for nothing beyond the download.

Chicago Loop Walking Tour holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chicago Loop Walking Tour has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Chicago's written reviews are positive against 100% of Chicago Loop Walking Tour's.

Chicago ships an update every 3 months, Chicago Loop Walking Tour every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chicago | Chicago Loop Walking Tour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago/id492530825/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-loop-walking-tour/id581578544/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 88 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PocketGuide Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/504867560) | [Window To The World Communications, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581578547) |

## What reviewers say

### Chicago

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago/id492530825)

Explore cities with GPS-guided audio tours. Discover local stories, hidden gems, and must-see sights with offline maps and critical reviews. Offers themed tours for unique experiences.

**Highlights:** GPS-guided audio tours, Offline maps and content, Local stories and insider tips, Themed tours, Critical reviews for dining and shopping

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Magnificent Mile, Chicago | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chicago’s Grant Park | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chicago’s Navy Pier | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chicago Sightseeing Tours | $9.99 | one-time |


### Chicago Loop Walking Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chicago-loop-walking-tour/id581578544)

Explore Chicago's Loop with an interactive audio walking tour guided by a PBS host. Discover the city's rich architectural history, iconic buildings, and the stories behind them at your own pace. Includes maps, photography, and videos for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Audio tour with expert guide, Interactive map navigation, Stunning building photography, Video content, Self-paced exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chicago free?

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

### Is Chicago Loop Walking Tour free?

Chicago Loop Walking Tour is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chicago or Chicago Loop Walking Tour?

Chicago Loop Walking Tour is rated higher. Chicago averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Chicago Loop Walking Tour averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do Chicago or Chicago Loop Walking Tour have ads?

Chicago Loop Walking Tour shows ads; Chicago does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chicago or Chicago Loop Walking Tour?

Chicago ships an update every 3 months, and Chicago Loop Walking Tour every 10 months. Most recently, Chicago was updated on October 14, 2026 and Chicago Loop Walking Tour on October 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*