Comparison

MArRC vs PastPuglia

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

Head to head
About

MArRC

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This is the official App of the National Archaeological Museum of Reggio Calabria. Download it for free and explore the many important archaeological finds from our region or use it to plan your visit to the museum. Unlock its potential and embark on a journey from prehistory and protohistory to Magna Graecia, with an important section dedicated to the great bronze masterpieces from Riace and Porticello. The App has been designed and developed to guide visitors before and during their visit to the museum. With this App you can BUY your ticket online and store it to show it at the entrance, ACCESS all the necessary visitor information (opening hours, ticket prices, contacts, services), EXPLORE the museum routes, FIND information about the bronzes, LEARN about the history of the museum and to LISTEN TO THE AUDIO GUIDES, which are available for different target groups of visitors. You can also consult the “Events” section to find out about our calendar of activities, updated in real time. Download the App and enjoy your visit to one of the most interesting attractions of Reggio Calabria. The features and functionalities of the Museum App are summarised below: - Visitor information - Tickets (In-App purchase) - Displaying purchased tickets - Museum routes and summary info - Official audio guide purchase - Calendar of events

About

PastPuglia

Discover historical, artistic, and cultural sites in Puglia with interactive maps, detailed information, and audio guides. Save favorites, book tours digitally, and access extra content via QR codes. Explore the region at your own pace.

Highlights
  • Interactive maps for location discovery
  • Detailed information on places and events
  • Digital booking for guided tours
  • Audio guides for historical sites
  • QR code integration for extra content
  • Save favorite places and events
Features
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PastPuglia helps you discover places, routes, and events from the historical, artistic, and cultural heritage of Puglia, curated by PAST. Whether you are passionate about art, history, archaeology, or local culture, PastPuglia offers a curated selection of places, experiences, and events to explore the region in an intuitive and engaging way. With interactive maps, you can explore nearby locations or browse by city, category, and accessibility options. Each place or experience includes detailed and up-to-date information such as photo galleries, descriptions, maps, visiting routes, opening hours, ticket prices, and contact details. You can save your favorite places and events to quickly access them later and organize your visit more easily. Booking guided tours is simple and fully digital: book directly from the app and keep your tickets on your smartphone—no printing required. For experiences with audio guides, PastPuglia becomes your personal guide: just plug in your headphones and start listening. Audio and text content help you better understand historical sites, cultural landmarks, and points of interest while you explore. During your visits, you can scan QR codes on site to instantly access extra content such as audio guides, videos, images, and in-depth texts related to specific locations or artifacts. All audio and textual content is available in five languages: Italian, English, Spanish, French, and German. PastPuglia is designed to be intuitive, accessible, and always with you—your digital companion to discover Puglia’s cultural heritage, wherever you are. Download PastPuglia and explore Puglia at your own pace.

Screenshots

MArRC4 screens
PastPuglia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PastPuglia at none against MArRC's 1. MArRC's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. MArRC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PastPuglia asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
MArRC versus PastPuglia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMArRCPastPuglia
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOCIETA COOPERATIVA CULTURERichard Martinez

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MArRC

One-time1
  • Museo di Reggio Calabria$3.99
None

PastPuglia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MArRC free?
MArRC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PastPuglia free?
PastPuglia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MArRC or PastPuglia have ads?
Neither MArRC nor PastPuglia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MArRC or PastPuglia?
MArRC ships an update every 3 weeks, and PastPuglia every 3 weeks. Most recently, MArRC was updated on November 3, 2026 and PastPuglia on November 8, 2026.

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