Viamo vs Embarkation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viamo
Experience guided tours like never before with live audio commentary streamed directly to your device. Explore destinations at your own pace, stay connected, and discover local recommendations for food and experiences.
- Live audio tours
- Hands-free exploration
- Local recommendations
- In-app tipping
- User reviews and sharing
- Smart city discovery
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Explore your destination. Stay connected. Walk freely. Viamo transforms the way you experience guided tours—no more crowding around your guide or missing half the story! With live broadcast audio feature, Viamo lets travelers enjoy real-time commentary from expert guides, directly through their phones and earbuds—while wandering freely through landmarks, museums and more. Whether you're strolling the Colosseum, biking through Amsterdam, or hiking to a hidden waterfall, Viamo keeps you connected, curious, and hands-free. It's a whole new way to roam. What makes Viamo different? - Live Audio Tours Stay in sync with your guide, wherever you are— missing the guide's commentary, no groups huddled awkwardly. Just connect to your guide and move at your own pace. - Walk & Talk Freely No need to crowd around your guide. Whether you're 5 or 50 feet away, you’ll hear every word as if you’re right beside them. - In-App Tipping Show your appreciation for amazing guides right from your phone—no digging for cash or awkward exchanges. - Local Recommendations Find the best eats, hidden gems, and can't-miss experiences curated by locals and guides who know the destination inside and out. - Leave Reviews, Share the Love Help fellow travelers discover top guides and unforgettable experiences with quick, easy in-app reviews. - Smart City Discovery Whether you're on a guided tour or exploring solo, Viamo helps you connect with local culture, food, art, and more through location-based recommendations. Let’s roam, talk, and discover—together.
Embarkation
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Enjoy Your Cruise Simple, powerful features designed to enhance your cruise experience from planning to departure
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Viamo at every 9 days against Embarkation's every 5 months. Embarkation's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Viamo ships an update every 9 days, Embarkation every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Viamo | Embarkation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BrickSimple LLC | Minuit 11 |
In-app purchases
Viamo
No in-app purchases
Embarkation
No in-app purchases
