Comparison

Portyl vs MAYAKECH

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

Head to head
About

Portyl

Experience historical sites brought to life with advanced XR and 3D graphics. Walk through ancient cities and witness daily life, citizens, and even animals as they once were. Explore meticulously recreated environments with expert historical consultation.

Highlights
  • Advanced XR high-resolution 3D recreations
  • Fully animated creatures and characters
  • 18 languages supported
  • Full audio support with narration
  • Integrated map with navigation
  • On-site and off-site XR experiences
Features
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The Portyl app uses state of the art Extended Reality (XR) combined with incredible 3D graphics to recreate historical sites the way they looked thousands of years ago. The magic of Portyl is how precise it places the reconstructed sites over the top of the current ruins enabling tourists to walk around and experience history through their phone/tablet screen. In Rome, for instance, you not only see the reconstructions, but also the citizens, soldiers, war elephants, chariots – the daily life and spectacle that was ancient Rome. For historical accuracy, all portal venues are created under the consultation of prominent Roman Historians and Archeologists. PORTYL FEATURES: • Advanced XR high-resolution 3D recreations • Fully animated creatures and characters • 19 languages currently supported (more languages every month!) • Full Audio support including sound effects and spoken narration • Integrated Map with navigation HOW TO USE PORTYL: • Getting started with Portyl is easy! • After installing the app, tap any location thumbnail and choose a TOUR PASS. Some experiences, such as Largo Argentina, can even be explored for free when you’re off-site. • Before heading out, download the venues you want to explore from the TOURS page. We recommend using Wi-Fi whenever possible. • Use the map to find your way to a Portyl location. Not on-site? No problem - you can still explore the XR recreation from your home, office or hotel. • When you arrive at a supported venue, Portyl will let you know that a Live Experience is available. The location will appear as a large thumbnail on the Live Tours page. • Tap the thumbnail and follow the on-screen instructions. Simply point your device toward the site from wherever you are standing. Portyl’s KAIROS ENGINE will identify your location and the direction you’re facing, usually within just a few seconds. • If KAIROS needs another view, Portyl will simply ask you to point your device in a different direction. • Then you’re ready to STEP INTO THE PAST! MINIMUM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS: Portyl is a geo-located real-time rendered 3d environment. It requires a lot of horsepower! In general the higher-end device you have, the better experience, certainly something less than 5 years old, and a higher-end model. RECOMMENDED: iPhone 11 or newer with at least 4GB RAM PERMISSIONS REQUIRED: • Location: Portyl requires access to your device's location to place you in the virtual world as well as for map navigation. • Microphone: Portyl needs to "hear" your questions for some AI features. • Camera: Portyl needs to "see" where you are in the real world to launch XR scenes and place you in the virtual world.- Data Services: Not a permission, but a requirement for use. WiFi or 5G PERMISSIONS REQUESTED: • Notifications: For instance, notifications when a user comes within 50 km of an available site or when a venue has finished downloading. Occasional app updates, etc. No spamming and incessant notifications. Photos and Videos: As we add features like the Portyl Selfie feature, screenshot sharing, etc.

About

MAYAKECH

Features
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MAYAKECH is your all-in-one luxury concierge in Marrakech. Designed for travelers who expect more, MAYAKECH gives you instant access to premium services — all in one seamless experience. Book handpicked villas, private drivers, fine dining, and exclusive experiences with just a few taps. Whether you’re visiting Marrakech for leisure or business, MAYAKECH ensures every detail is handled with precision and discretion. — What you can do: • Book luxury villas and private stays • Reserve private drivers and airport transfers • Discover and book exclusive local experiences • Access concierge assistance 24/7 • Enjoy fast, seamless and secure bookings No stress. No delays. Just premium service. MAYAKECH — Luxury, simplified.

Screenshots

Portyl4 screens
MAYAKECH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MAYAKECH at none against Portyl's 12. Portyl's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Portyl sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. MAYAKECH asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portyl ships an update weekly, MAYAKECH fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Portyl versus MAYAKECH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortylMAYAKECH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size410 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHistouryMAYAKECH

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Portyl

One-time12
  • Rome Pass$6.00
  • Herculaneum Pass$6.00
  • Pompeii Pass$6.00
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  • Paestum Pass$6.00
  • Espresso Tour$6.00
  • Solo Tour$29.00
  • Rome Tour$29.00
  • Herculaneum Tour$29.00
  • Couples Tour$50.00
  • Family Tour$95.00
  • Super Tourist$149.99
  • Maximus Barbarus$179.99
None

MAYAKECH

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portyl free?
Portyl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MAYAKECH free?
MAYAKECH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Portyl or MAYAKECH have ads?
Neither Portyl nor MAYAKECH shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Portyl or MAYAKECH?
Portyl ships an update weekly, and MAYAKECH fortnightly. Most recently, Portyl was updated on October 9, 2026 and MAYAKECH on October 7, 2026.

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