WelcomeToUzbekistan vs Tashkent Tips
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WelcomeToUzbekistan
Explore Uzbekistan's rich culture with this travel app. Discover cities on a searchable map, learn about historical landmarks, and find authentic cuisine. It also includes an Uzbek phrasebook to help you communicate.
- Searchable city map
- Detailed historical landmark info
- Authentic Uzbek cuisine guide
- Uzbek phrasebook
- Cultural heritage exploration
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Welcome to Uzbekistan — the heart of the Silk Road. This guide works completely offline: every city, monument, recipe, map, and phrase is stored in the app, so you don't need a connection while you travel. CITIES & MONUMENTS • 14 cities: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Tashkent, Kokand, Termez and more • Around 90 monuments with history, photos, and UNESCO status • Monument Explorer with filters by era, city, and UNESCO listing • Interactive Silk Road timeline — 2,000 years of history • Craft Origins map: discover what each region is famous for FOOD • Iconic dishes with ingredients and regional variations • Step-by-step recipes with serving scaling and cook's tips • Street Food Guide: what to eat, where to find it, what to pay • Seasonal foods, tea culture, and chaikhana etiquette PLAN YOUR TRIP • Ready-made day-by-day itineraries — from 1 day in Khiva to the full 7-day Silk Road route • A map for each day, check-off progress, and collectible badges • Travel Essentials: money, trains, SIM cards, Tashkent metro, emergency numbers • Visitor Tips: opening hours, entry fees, and dress codes LANGUAGE • Phrasebook with pronunciation for every situation • Essential Uzbek phrases: greetings, food, shopping, getting around EVEN MORE • Hidden Gems beyond the tourist trail • Then vs Now: historical accounts side by side with modern photos • Architect Spotlight: the master craftsmen and dynasties behind the great monuments • Suzani Art: color traditional embroidery patterns Available in English and Russian — switch the language right inside the app. Core features are free; a one-time Premium unlock adds itineraries, recipes, hidden gems and more — no subscription, yours forever.
Tashkent Tips
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Tashkent Tips – Your ultimate city guide, curated by Elena Skazheniuk Discover the soul of Tashkent with this beautifully designed app featuring the Top 10 must-visit places, personally selected by popular travel blogger Elena Skazheniuk. From historical landmarks to cozy hidden spots full of charm, culture, and delicious local vibes – this guide shows you a fresh, authentic side of Uzbekistan's capital. Shortlist of 10 best locations No ads, no clutter – just pure recommendations Cultural gems, photogenic spots & local favorites Works offline – perfect for travelers Texts in English, Russian & Uzbek (coming soon) Explore Tashkent like a local – stylishly, easily, and with heart
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tashkent Tips at none against WelcomeToUzbekistan's 1. Tashkent Tips also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). 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
Both are free to download. WelcomeToUzbekistan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tashkent Tips asks for nothing beyond the download.
WelcomeToUzbekistan ships an update every 15 months, Tashkent Tips every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WelcomeToUzbekistan | Tashkent Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dilshod Kurbanalievich Abdullaev | Protikhin Alex |
In-app purchases
WelcomeToUzbekistan
- Premium Unlock$3.99
Tashkent Tips
No in-app purchases
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