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Guide Sofia Audio Tours vs this.is

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

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About

Guide Sofia Audio Tours

Features
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Audio guides used to be boring. We fixed that. Meet Sofia: a sharp, slightly skeptical local guide who lives in your phone and refuses to read you a list of dates. You get the good stuff instead. Why Cologne Cathedral finished six hundred years behind schedule. Why the Eiffel Tower was hated by artists and saved by radio. Why Alcatraz was named for pelicans and became famous for everything else. Planning a trip? Tell us where and when you'll be, and we'll guide you through the most interesting things that fit your profile: your interests, your pace, the time you actually have. Stories start on their own as you arrive. That's smart tourism: built for you, not for the average tourist. What you get • 1,800+ audio guides, and stories for 380,000+ places around the world • Stories that start on their own when you reach a stop. GPS does the work, you keep your eyes on the building • Plans built for you: say where and when, and get a route through the best things that fit your profile • Questions welcome: ask Sofia about a painting, a statue, lunch, or that odd building on the corner • Offline mode: download guides and itineraries on Wi-Fi, then walk without mobile data • Narration in 30+ languages • Travel DNA: the more you explore, the better Sofia knows what you actually care about • Augmented reality at selected sites, so you can see buildings that aren't there anymore Self-guided tours, your way Use it as a self-guided walking tour, a city audio tour, a museum audio guide or a travel guide that fits in your pocket. Explore at your own pace, with or without a connection, no tour group required. Researched first, then told well Every guide starts with research and fact-checking. Then it gets rewritten for the ear: short, human and occasionally a little cheeky. Sofia keeps the facts. She just refuses to make them boring. How it works 1. Pick a city, a museum or a monument 2. Put your phone in your pocket 3. Walk. Sofia speaks up when there's something worth hearing Good to know: chat, route planning and new downloads need an internet connection. Not every guide is narrated in every language yet. Terms of Use: https://www.guidesofia.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://www.guidesofia.com/privacy-policy/

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this.is

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Explore Portugal at your own pace with professionally narrated audio guides. Discover Portugal like never before with this.is:Portugal — your personal, multilingual audio guide companion. Explore freely, without schedules or tour groups. A New Way to Experience the City Our guides are curated by local historians and journalists who share the unique stories and hidden details of every location. Narrated by professional native voice actors, you’ll feel like you’re being guided by a local host. Key Features: Professionally Narrated Audio: HD audio guides for iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Thematic Routes: Carefully crafted paths like “Lisbon of the Discoveries” to help you navigate efficiently. Multilingual Experience: Available in English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. Flexible Exploration: Purchase only what you need — individual Points of Interest (POIs), specific routes, or complete city guides. Offline Access: Download your content and explore without worrying about data or connectivity. Personalized Recommendations: Discover sights based on your interests. Historical Context: Rich details, photos, and facts for a deeper understanding of each destination. Purchase Information this.is:Portugal offers one-time purchases that provide access to premium audio content for the selected validity period: Single POI Guide: 2 months of access to a specific Point of Interest. Thematic Route: 2 months of access to a curated walking route. Complete City Guide: 3 months of access to all POIs and routes in the selected city. Purchase Details: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. This is a one-time payment only. There are no recurring charges and no automatic renewals. Access remains active for the period shown at the time of purchase. Once the validity period ends, access to that purchased content will expire. You can re-purchase any guide anytime if you wish to continue access. Whether you are visiting for a weekend or staying longer, this.is:Portugal offers a flexible and stress-free way to explore Portugal with expert guidance. Download now and begin your journey through the heart of Portugal. Privacy Policy: https://thisisportugal.pt/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Guide Sofia Audio Tours at none against this.is's shown. this.is's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Guide Sofia Audio Tours sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and this.is sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Guide Sofia Audio Tours ships an update every 2 weeks, this.is every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Guide Sofia Audio Tours versus this.is: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGuide Sofia Audio Toursthis.is
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperObsidianBloomSENSORY FRONTAGE, LDA

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Guide Sofia Audio Tours

Subscriptions2
  • 1 month access premium$9.991 Month
  • One Year access premium$34.991 Year
10 purchases

this.is

Subscriptions2
  • Memory Journal$3.993 Months
  • Memory Journal$5.993 Months
One-time8
  • POI Access - 60 Days$3.99
  • Single POI Access$5.99
  • 3-POI Access - 60 Days$7.99
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  • 3 POIs Plan or Pack of 3 POIs$9.99
  • Thematic Circuit - 60 Days$12.99
  • Thematic Circuit Access$17.99
  • Complete Guide - 90 Days$24.99
  • Complete Guide Access$34.99

Questions

Is Guide Sofia Audio Tours free?
Guide Sofia Audio Tours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is this.is free?
this.is is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Guide Sofia Audio Tours or this.is have ads?
this.is shows ads; Guide Sofia Audio Tours does not.
Which is updated more often, Guide Sofia Audio Tours or this.is?
Guide Sofia Audio Tours ships an update every 2 weeks, and this.is every 6 days. Most recently, Guide Sofia Audio Tours was updated on November 8, 2026 and this.is on October 31, 2026.

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