Comparison

Roots Albania vs Durres Guide

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

Head to head
About

Roots Albania

Features
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Roots Albania is your audio guide to ten of Albania's most remarkable destinations, with 211 carefully researched audio stories you can listen to as you explore: Tirana, Durrës, Berat, Gjirokastra, Kruja, Shkodra, Saranda, Vlora, Korça, and Pogradec. Walk through ancient castles, Roman ruins, Ottoman bazaars, seaside promenades, and communist-era landmarks while vivid, location-aware stories play in your pocket. Available in 28 languages, with both female and male narration. Beyond the stories, Roots Albania keeps you in the loop: a live Events section with what's on across the country — concerts, exhibitions, festivals — and an Activities section with bookable experiences like paragliding, rafting, boat trips, and guided hikes, each with real contact details so you can arrange it directly with the operator. Whether you are a traveler, a diaspora Albanian reconnecting with your roots, or simply curious about this extraordinary corner of the Balkans, Roots Albania brings history to life, step by step.

About

Durres Guide

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Durres Guide helps you move around and explore Durrës with confidence. Whether you are a visitor or a local, the app brings public transport, taxi contacts, maps, and city highlights into one simple experience. KEY FEATURES • Urban bus lines and stations in Durrës • Local taxi services with contact details • Interactive maps and navigation support • Explore attractions and points of interest • Multi-language interface • Clean, modern design for everyday use Plan your route, find nearby stops, discover places to visit, and get around the city faster with Durres Guide. Support: durresguide1@gmail.com

Screenshots

Roots Albania4 screens
Durres Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Durres Guide at none against Roots Albania's 5. Durres Guide also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. Roots Albania sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Durres Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Roots Albania versus Durres Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoots AlbaniaDurres Guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperROOTS SH.P.K.Danjel Kalari

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Roots Albania

One-time5
  • Day Pass$5.00
  • 3-Day Pass$10.00
  • Week Pass$20.00
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  • 1-Month Pass$30.00
  • 3-Month Pass$60.00
None

Durres Guide

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Roots Albania free?
Roots Albania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Durres Guide free?
Durres Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Roots Albania or Durres Guide have ads?
Neither Roots Albania nor Durres Guide shows ads.

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