Chicago vs Chicago Guide and Subway map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chicago
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.
- GPS-guided audio tours
- Offline maps and content
- Local stories and insider tips
- Themed tours
- Critical reviews for dining and shopping
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Did you know that Chicago is home to the world’s largest collection of impressionist paintings outside Paris? Did you know that the city has the world's largest Tiffany dome, at the Chicago Cultural Center, or that the "Historic Route 66" begins in Chicago at the famous Grant Park? Discover all this and more with our professionally designed sightseeing tours. 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.
Chicago Guide and Subway map
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Discover Chicago from the river to the lakefront, with architecture, museums, neighbourhood stops and space to explore. Chicago City Guide 2027 brings 36 places, seven curated walks, CTA L maps and a day planner together on your iPhone and iPad. Start with the skyline, pause beside the water or spend an afternoon with art. Find a place that interests you, see it on the map and turn your favourite discoveries into your Chicago itinerary. 36 PLACES, MANY SIDES OF CHICAGO Browse sights, museums, parks, neighbourhoods, cafes, restaurants, bars and live music across 11 area groups. Search for a place and read its story, highlights, visit notes and access information. Original illustrations set the scene, while official links provide visitor details. Discover Cloud Gate, the Chicago Riverwalk, Navy Pier and the Cultural Center. Find inspiration at the Art Institute of Chicago, explore the Field Museum or look towards the stars at Adler Planetarium. Make time for Chinatown, Hyde Park, Lincoln Park or a different perspective from the city's observation decks. YOUR ARCHITECTURE PASSPORT Explore four architecture discoveries: the Riverwalk, Marina City, Chicago Cultural Center and Willis Tower. Mark the places you have visited and keep your progress saved on your device. Follow your curiosity from river views to the Loop. Read about each destination, add it to your plans and open walking directions. Building interiors, observation decks and tours have separate access and booking arrangements. SEVEN CURATED WALKING IDEAS Explore architecture from river to sky, discover Millennium Park, plan a Museum Campus day or follow a northern lakefront sequence. Find ideas and architecture in Hyde Park, enjoy an art-filled Loop morning or take your time in River North. Each walk brings together suggested stops and practical notes. Calculate walking directions through Apple Maps, add the places to My Day and adjust the outing to suit your interests. Choose one major museum for an unhurried visit, leave time for a meal or shorten a walk when the weather changes. MILLENNIUM PARK AND LAKEFRONT DISCOVERIES Explore eight discovery points inside and around Millennium Park, including Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden and Pritzker Pavilion. Select a pin for a short introduction, add it to your day or open directions. Discover nearby Maggie Daley Park, Buckingham Fountain and places along the lakefront. Make room for public art, green spaces and a view of Lake Michigan between visits. CTA L MAPS AND TRANSPORT REFERENCE Explore all eight CTA L lines and 143 rail station pins. Browse route information for CTA buses, Pace, Metra and water services, with 282 routes in the combined saved network. Use the offline CTA L connection planner to explore station-to-station journeys. Its times are illustrative, not live departures or timetable predictions. Bus, Metra, Pace and water journeys use online services; check current operator schedules, fares and service notices before travelling. Find airport guidance for O'Hare and Midway, plus official transport links for your arrival and return. BUILD YOUR OWN CHICAGO DAYS Create multiple days in My Day, save places, reorder stops and add notes. Adjust visit durations to leave space for a gallery, a park pause or dinner. Your plans and passport progress stay saved locally, ready to revisit during your trip. FOOD, EVENINGS AND TRAVEL ESSENTIALS Browse cafes, restaurants, bars and live music in Eat & Night. Find city weather, local time and practical planning information, plus links for tours, tickets, car hire and mobile data through external providers. Place text, illustrations, saved days and stored transport data are available locally. Map tiles, new walking directions, weather and external services require internet access. This independent guide contains advertising and is not affiliated with transport operators or attractions. Find your favourite side of Chicago and make your next city day your own.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chicago Guide and Subway map at none against Chicago's 4. Chicago's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 26 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Chicago sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Chicago Guide and Subway map asks for nothing beyond the download.
Chicago ships an update every 3 months, Chicago Guide and Subway map every 26 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Chicago | Chicago Guide and Subway map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 26 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PocketGuide Inc. | Yaroslav Mykolaienko |
In-app purchases
Chicago
- The Magnificent Mile, Chicago$4.99
- Chicago’s Grant Park$4.99
- Chicago’s Navy Pier$4.99
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- Chicago Sightseeing Tours$9.99
Chicago Guide and Subway map
No in-app purchases
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