Comparison

Brussels GUIDE@HAND vs Brussels Rail Map Lite

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

Head to head
About

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

Features
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GUIDE@HAND - City Audio Guide Brussels GUIDE@HAND‘s full audio sightseeing content, tourist information, map and software is available in English. You can choose the default language when installing GUIDE@HAND to your mobile. The GUIDE@HAND Walks are created to help you see new places, objects and patterns and discover the past and present of cities with a fresh perspective. All Walks take 2, 3 or 4 hours, so you get to know everything in an easy, fun and adventurous way. Our Guided City Walks are designed in a way that you can simply use your mobile device as an Audio Guide. Just put it in your pocket, and it will help your discovery by navigating you from one point of interest to the next and you will be presented all information and stories at the right time. With GUIDE@HAND you can always determine your location, see where you are on the map. You can also view pictures/images of the sights or read what you have heard previously. You can take a break from your walk any time and resume sightseeing later. EXPLORE WITH OFFLINE MAP You can also discover the city’s points of interest on your own, using the “Explore” tab and our offline city map. Whenever you approach a point of interest your device will automatically provide you with basic relevant information. You can then choose to listen to additional, related stories. TOURIST SERVICES YOU CAN SEARCH AND DISPLAY ON YOUR MAP GUIDE@HAND also helps you choose from a range of handy tourist services near you such as restaurants, bars, shops etc. which you can display on your map. What to gain by getting GUIDE@HAND? INSTALL: By installing GUIDE@HAND, you already have access to our offline city map. Your current location will be indicated on the map and you can easily browse various services (POIs) available in the city. DOWNLOAD A WALK: By downloading one or more of our city walks from the "Walks" tab, you will enrich your map with many new sightseeing information, points of interest, pictures and descriptions. All this new information will be available in your „Explore“ tab so that you can visit, read or browse them any time. ATTENTION: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This only applies to pressing the HOME button on the map view.

About

Brussels Rail Map Lite

This app provides a clear and concise route map for rail and subway systems. It features offline data, a route planner, and station lookup. Optimized for various Apple devices, it offers high-resolution graphics and GPS support.

Highlights
  • Offline data access
  • Route planner with transfers
  • Stations index and lookup
  • Line overviews
  • GPS station finder
  • High-resolution graphics
  • Universal app support
Features
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Rail & Subway Map is a clear and concise route map that features: OFFLINE DATA - no internet connection necessary. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAIL MAP - representing the state of the art in information design. ROUTE PLANNER - instantly finds the fastest route and displays it on the map including transfer stations. STATIONS INDEX - quickly jump to any station. LINES OVERVIEW - shows the order of stations on each line with transit options. GPS SUPPORT - find the station closest to you. HIGH RESOLUTION GRAPHICS - looks stunning on retina displays. ROTATE and ZOOM - hold your device any way you want. UNIVERSAL APP - optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. LARGE MAP - includes the most important stations STATION LOOKUP - search for a station by name APPLE MAPS INTEGRATION - lookup your route directly from Apple Maps The LITE-Version is fully functional but needs an internet connection. If you like the app but need offline access you can get the regular version for a big discount. (Only for limited time!)

Screenshots

Brussels GUIDE@HAND4 screens
Brussels Rail Map Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brussels Rail Map Lite at every 2 months against Brussels GUIDE@HAND's every 8 months. Brussels Rail Map Lite also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brussels GUIDE@HAND ships an update every 8 months, Brussels Rail Map Lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Brussels GUIDE@HAND versus Brussels Rail Map Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrussels GUIDE@HANDBrussels Rail Map Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTA SZTAKIUrban-Map

In-app purchases

None

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

No in-app purchases

None

Brussels Rail Map Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brussels GUIDE@HAND free?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brussels Rail Map Lite free?
Brussels Rail Map Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brussels GUIDE@HAND or Brussels Rail Map Lite have ads?
Neither Brussels GUIDE@HAND nor Brussels Rail Map Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brussels GUIDE@HAND or Brussels Rail Map Lite?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND ships an update every 8 months, and Brussels Rail Map Lite every 2 months. Most recently, Brussels GUIDE@HAND was updated on October 4, 2026 and Brussels Rail Map Lite on October 6, 2026.

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