Sandymar vs Discover Ephesus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sandymar
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Sandymar welcomes you and wish you a pleasant visit. The Sandymar APP is simple to use. Select the circuit you will visit and discover all the curiosities of various points of interest. Audioguide with contents available in 3 languages: English, Portuguese and German. As a wholesale tour operator specializing in the culture and history segment, our purpose is to create and distribute Experience Products and Tours with History, as well as organize Cultural Events aimed at promoting tourism. Sandymar's tourism products are distributed through travel agencies, tour operators, tourism agents or associations, through elaborate attractive packages including all or part of transport, accommodation and food. Sandymar's mission is to provide travel experiences that combine all dimensions and explore the 5 senses in a sensory and cognitive symbiosis capable of positively impacting travelers, destinations and host communities. Features: - operation in offline mode - selection of themed tours - access to points of interest through a list - access to points of interest by entering numerical codes - geolocalisation of the user on an interactive map - audio information with professional native voice-overs accompanied by sounds, music and an image gallery - information in text format - content sharing on social media - useful information (presentations, services…) - quiz applied to points of interest, with results panel (coming soon) - events (coming soon) - online shop (coming soon)
Discover Ephesus
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Discover Ephesus is an offline audio guide and map for visiting Ephesus at your own pace. Explore Ephesus with audio guides, written explanations, and a clear map that helps you move between the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the most important ruins on the site. Why choose Discover Ephesus: Audio guides for the main places of Ephesus An offline map for easier orientation during the visit A simple self-guided experience without groups or fixed schedules Practical support before and during your day in the ancient city Whether you are looking for an Ephesus audio guide, an Ephesus map, or a practical guide to the Library of Celsus and the surrounding ruins, Discover Ephesus helps you visit with more clarity and less stress.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sandymar at monthly against Discover Ephesus's every 4 months. 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
Both are free to download. Sandymar sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Discover Ephesus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Sandymar ships an update monthly, Discover Ephesus every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sandymar | Discover Ephesus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 141 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REALIZASOM | Fabio Sanna |
In-app purchases
Sandymar
- The Ways of Charles Darwin$2.99
- Tour Tarrafal$2.99
Discover Ephesus
- Full Ephesus Audio Guide & Map$4.99
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