Comparison

Brussels GUIDE@HAND vs Lisbon Offline

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

Lisbon Offline

Features
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Customisable offline map from Openstreetmap with contour lines in which even the smallest paths and trails are shown. POIs are grouped into categories and can be displayed as layers. For example, you can display all restaurants, public transport lines, banks, hiking trails, charging stations and doctors on the map. The size and overlap of the icons can be adjusted to improve clarity. An integrated database allows you to search for POIs as well as a large number of streets, towns, villages, districts, etc. The search can be filtered by category and/or distance. For many POIs there is further information such as opening hours, address, disabled access, ... Notes or favourites can be created for each POI, a history list shows the most recently used POIs, content can be shared. A location function shows the current position, the app is ad-free and there is no tracking.

Screenshots

Brussels GUIDE@HAND4 screens
Lisbon Offline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Brussels GUIDE@HAND at Free against Lisbon Offline's $3.99. Brussels GUIDE@HAND also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Lisbon Offline's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On 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

Brussels GUIDE@HAND is free to download; Lisbon Offline costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brussels GUIDE@HAND ships an update every 8 months, Lisbon Offline every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Brussels GUIDE@HAND versus Lisbon Offline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrussels GUIDE@HANDLisbon Offline
PriceFree — better$3.99
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTA SZTAKIJoerg Holz

In-app purchases

None

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

No in-app purchases

None

Lisbon Offline

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brussels GUIDE@HAND free?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lisbon Offline free?
Lisbon Offline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Brussels GUIDE@HAND or Lisbon Offline have ads?
Neither Brussels GUIDE@HAND nor Lisbon Offline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brussels GUIDE@HAND or Lisbon Offline?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND ships an update every 8 months, and Lisbon Offline every 3 months. Most recently, Brussels GUIDE@HAND was updated on September 17, 2026 and Lisbon Offline on September 21, 2026.

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