SF Visitor Guide vs routa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SF Visitor Guide
Discover San Francisco's hidden gems and local favorites with this insider's guide. Features a user-friendly map and offline access for exploring the city's authentic attractions.
- Hidden gem discovery
- Bookable tours
- Locals' favorite spots
- User-friendly map
- Offline access
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Created by an award-winning local tour guide, this San Francisco app uncovers hidden gems, provides bookable tours, and showcases locals’ favorites. Featuring a user-friendly map and offline access, it offers an authentic, insider’s guide to the city.
routa
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Hit the Open Road, Effortlessly! Dreaming of your next adventure? routa makes planning unforgettable road trips a breeze. Say goodbye to endless tabs and complicated spreadsheets – with routa, you can map out your perfect journey in minutes. Simply enter your starting point and destination. Discover optimized routes, and easily add stops for scenic overlooks, quirky roadside stops, delicious eats, and more. routa empowers you to: * Quickly Plan Routes: Get optimized directions with just a few taps. * Discover Points of Interest: Find hidden gems and popular attractions near your route. * Customize Your Trip: Add multiple stops and tailor your journey to your interests. * Save Your Adventures: Keep track of your past and future road trip plans. Stop dreaming and start driving! Download routa today and unlock the joy of spontaneous exploration. Your next great adventure awaits!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SF Visitor Guide at none against routa's 1. SF Visitor Guide also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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. routa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SF Visitor Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SF Visitor Guide | routa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 138 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Go Co llc | Ryan Gurnick |
In-app purchases
SF Visitor Guide
No in-app purchases
routa
- Trip Weather Data$0.99
Questions
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