Comparison

Brussels GUIDE@HAND vs Tulip Trip Planner

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.

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Tulip Trip Planner

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Tulip Trip Planner helps you turn the Dutch tulip season into a trip you can actually plan. Explore 128 curated tulip spots across the Netherlands, from iconic gardens near Lisse to scenic field routes, spring festivals, quiet photo stops, and hidden gems beyond the usual tourist path. Use bloom stages, peak windows, maps, weather context, and a flexible trip planner to decide where to go and when to visit. Whether you are planning a spring holiday, a photo route, a day trip from Amsterdam, or a multi-day flower-field itinerary, Tulip Trip Planner keeps the season organized in one warm, offline-friendly travel companion. Key features: - Bloom status and peak-window guidance for tulip spots - Curated map with tulip pins, filters, search, and Apple Maps handoff - Explore catalog for gardens, fields, routes, events, photo spots, and hidden gems - Spot detail pages with local insights, bloom stage, best visit times, and map location - Multi-day trip planner with day management, stops, travel mode, and weather context - Scenic tulip routes for classic driving and photography loops - Festival guide for major 2026 tulip events - Favorites list for saving places before your trip - Visit passport for planned and earned tulip stamps - Optional location access for nearby recommendations and verified check-ins Premium is a one-time purchase. It unlocks premium spots and locked routes, extended planner access, smart bloom reminders, ad-free browsing, and extra trip-planning features. No subscription is required. Tulip Trip Planner is built for travelers who want more than a generic map search: it focuses on bloom timing, seasonal context, and practical tulip-route planning for the Netherlands.

Screenshots

Brussels GUIDE@HAND4 screens
Tulip Trip Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brussels GUIDE@HAND at none against Tulip Trip Planner's 1. Brussels GUIDE@HAND also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. Tulip Trip Planner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Brussels GUIDE@HAND asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Brussels GUIDE@HAND versus Tulip Trip Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrussels GUIDE@HANDTulip Trip Planner
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB487 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMTA SZTAKIChatStick Company Limited

In-app purchases

None

Brussels GUIDE@HAND

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tulip Trip Planner

One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$2.99

Questions

Is Brussels GUIDE@HAND free?
Brussels GUIDE@HAND is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tulip Trip Planner free?
Tulip Trip Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Brussels GUIDE@HAND or Tulip Trip Planner have ads?
Tulip Trip Planner shows ads; Brussels GUIDE@HAND does not.

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