Comparison

GuidiGO vs Explore Howth

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

Head to head
About

GuidiGO

Discover the world with downloadable guided tours and interactive treasure hunts. Explore historical sites, museums, and natural wonders at your own pace with rich multimedia content and offline GPS tracking. Perfect for solo travelers and families looking for an engaging way to experience new destinations.

Highlights
  • Downloadable guided tours
  • Interactive treasure hunts
  • Offline GPS tracking
  • Rich multimedia content
  • Cultural institution content
  • Augmented reality features
Features
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GuidiGO is your personal tour guide to the world. GuidiGO allows you to experience your destination like never before. Download guided tours and treasure hunts created by cultural institutions, local experts, and passionate storytellers around the world. All the tours and games are free! Choose a tour based on your interests (History, Art, Nature… ) and let yourself be led effortlessly along the way. Set your own pace as you explore an original story. - Intuitive browsing Search for sites, museums, or places you want to visit, or find recommended tours near you using your GPS location. - Game tours Some tours can turn into fun Treasure Hunts where your kids can solve challenges, answer quizzes, use characters in augmented reality, and more. - Rich multimedia content The tours contain rich, detailed information together with audio narration, synchronized photos and videos, giving you a unique “behind the scenes” view of the place you’re visiting. - Made for traveling No need to worry about expensive roaming charges. Downloaded tours work without an Internet connection. You can always see where you are with integrated GPS tracking on your offline map. - All the information you need With each tour, you have access to an extensive amount of additional information, such as opening hours, transport schedules, local events, Internet links, videos, user reviews, and much more. Editor note : continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

Explore Howth

Discover hidden gems and local experiences on the Howth peninsula with self-guided hiking and walking trails. Navigate with detailed maps, access historical content, and enjoy offline features for a seamless adventure.

Highlights
  • Self-guided hiking and walking trails
  • Detailed maps and navigation
  • In-depth historical content
  • Offline access to tours and trails
  • GPS tracking and alerts
  • Distance and elevation profiles
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Discover Howth Like Never Before with Explore Howth!Embark on an unforgettable journey through the peninsula of Howth with the Explore Howth App, your ultimate travel companion. Experience Howth like a local and uncover its hidden gems with our self-guided hiking and walking trails.Immerse Yourself in Authentic Irish AdventuresEach of the Tours & Trails are designed to give you a taste of life as a native of the Emerald Isle. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Irish Sea, Ireland's Eye, Dublin Bay, and the ancient East coastline of Ireland.Choose from our diverse range of Looped Trails Around Howth Head: Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.Your All-In-One Travel GuideNavigate with ease using detailed maps, and discover in-depth historical content, top attractions, and insider tips on the best spots to Eat & Drink. The Explore Howth App has everything you need for a seamless and perfect trip.Seamless Offline ExperienceDownload your tour and enjoy uninterrupted exploration with offline features: Track your position with GPS and never lose your way. Receive alerts when you reach key stops. Access photos, descriptions, videos, and audio of significant historical and cultural sites. View distance and elevation profiles for each trail. Eco-Friendly and ConvenientSay goodbye to paper maps and guidebooks! Our eco-friendly app ensures you travel green while having all the information you need at your fingertips.Live, Feel, and Breathe the Real HowthThe Explore Howth App lets you immerse yourself in the true essence of Howth, experiencing its beauty and charm just like a local. Download now and start your adventure!Explore Howth App – Your Gateway to an Authentic Irish Experience!

Screenshots

GuidiGO4 screens
Explore Howth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Howth at 100% against GuidiGO's 52%. Explore Howth also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). GuidiGO's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GuidiGO sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Explore Howth asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Explore Howth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GuidiGO has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of GuidiGO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore Howth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GuidiGO ships an update every 4 months, Explore Howth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
GuidiGO versus Explore Howth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuidiGOExplore Howth
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB133 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSTQRY LimitedHidden Howth Limited

Customer experience

GuidiGO

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative42.9%

Explore Howth

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

GuidiGO

One-time10
  • Hagia Sophia Guided Tour by cultrex$1.99
  • Must Sees of Montmartre$2.99
  • A Bohemian Walk in Montmartre$2.99
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  • Drive the magic that is San Francisco$2.99
  • The Hill of Tara: 'all-you-need' premium tour$3.99
  • Tokyo Realtime: Akihabara$3.99
  • What's Dublin made of? Streets, stories & fossils!$3.99
  • - SKIBBEREEN - Famine Story Walking Trail App$3.99
  • Buenos Aires - Recoleta Walking Tour$4.99
  • Old Town, Riddarholmen and Södermalm islands$4.99
None

Explore Howth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GuidiGO free?
GuidiGO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore Howth free?
Explore Howth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GuidiGO or Explore Howth?
Explore Howth is rated higher. GuidiGO averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Explore Howth averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GuidiGO or Explore Howth have ads?
Neither GuidiGO nor Explore Howth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GuidiGO or Explore Howth?
GuidiGO ships an update every 4 months, and Explore Howth every 3 months. Most recently, GuidiGO was updated on September 17, 2026 and Explore Howth on September 10, 2026.

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