Comparison

WikiNearby vs Vignette

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

Head to head
About

WikiNearby

Features
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WikiNearby helps you discover interesting places and Wikipedia articles based on your location. Explore nearby landmarks, nature spots, historical sites, and cultural venues directly on an interactive map. Bookmark your favourites and plan trips with integrated flight and hotel search.

About

Vignette

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We make it easy to purchase road vignettes for your European travels! IMPORTANT NOTE: This is not an official government application. As an independent service, it purchases vignettes from official government websites on your behalf. A service fee is charged for the convenience of the transaction. FEATURES: • 9 European Countries: Purchase vignettes for Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Slovenia, Moldova and Switzerland. • Easy Purchase: Select a country, choose your vehicle and duration, pay securely. Your vignette arrives by email. • Secure Payment: Stripe-powered payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, credit card and 13+ payment methods. • Border Crossing Info: Plan your journey with live wait times and camera feeds. • Roadside Assistance: Fast roadside assistance in emergency situations. • Order Tracking: Track your purchase status in real time. • 4 Languages: Turkish, English, German and French. OFFICIAL SOURCES: Vignettes are purchased from the following official government websites: • Austria: shop.asfinag.at • Bulgaria: bgtoll.bg • Czech Republic: edalnice.cz • Hungary: nemzetiutdij.hu • Slovakia: eznamka.sk • Romania: roviniete.ro • Slovenia: evinjeta.dars.si • Moldova: evinieta.gov.md • Switzerland: via.admin.ch DISCLAIMER: This application has not been approved or endorsed by the organizations listed above. A service fee is added to official prices. The current fee is displayed at checkout. Terms of Use: https://bgulac.github.io/vignette/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://bgulac.github.io/vignette/privacy.html

Screenshots

WikiNearby4 screens
Vignette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WikiNearby at none against Vignette's 2. WikiNearby also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Vignette's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Vignette sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. WikiNearby asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WikiNearby ships an update every 11 days, Vignette every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
WikiNearby versus Vignette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWikiNearbyVignette
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKrzysztof DabrowskiBAYRAM GULAC

In-app purchases

None

WikiNearby

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Vignette

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Annual$24.991 Year

Questions

Is WikiNearby free?
WikiNearby is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vignette free?
Vignette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WikiNearby or Vignette have ads?
Vignette shows ads; WikiNearby does not.
Which is updated more often, WikiNearby or Vignette?
WikiNearby ships an update every 11 days, and Vignette every 5 weeks. Most recently, WikiNearby was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vignette on November 5, 2026.

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