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Tralleis vs Ancient Cities

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

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About

Tralleis

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Tralleis Mobile is a digital guide app that helps you explore the Ancient City of Tralleis in Aydın through maps, QR codes, guided routes, and audio narration. Tralleis was one of the remarkable centers of the ancient world, known for its trade routes, monumental structures, scholars, artists, physicians, engineers, and musical heritage. This app was developed to bring the rich history of Tralleis to today’s visitors in a more accessible, understandable, and engaging way. As you walk through the ancient city, do more than see the ruins. Discover the people, stories, and historical meaning behind them. With Tralleis Mobile, you can: • Discover important points of interest within the ancient city, • View historical places and artifacts on the map, • Follow guided routes step by step, • Scan QR codes to access related content, • Listen to audio guide narrations, • Read special stories about the science, art, architecture, music, and daily life of Tralleis. The app is designed to help you explore Tralleis at your own pace, avoid missing important points, and experience the story of the ancient city in a deeper and more meaningful way. Tralleis Mobile creates a digital bridge between the past and the present right in your pocket.

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Ancient Cities

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Your pocket guide to the ancient cities of Turkey. From Ephesus and Troy to Göbekli Tepe, Mount Nemrut and the Lycian coast, Ancient Cities covers 114 archaeological sites across Turkey, with clear, practical information for travellers and history lovers. Everything is available in English and Turkish. PLAN YOUR VISIT - In-depth history of every site, from the Hittites and Lycians to Rome and Byzantium - What to see: temples, theatres, fountains, tombs, mosaics and more, explained one by one - 2026 entrance fees from the official tariff, opening hours and Museum Pass notes - How to get there: nearest town, airport and transport tips - Good-to-know tips: best season, time needed, what to bring EXPLORE ON THE MAP - See all 114 sites on an interactive map - Get directions in Apple Maps with one tap - Search by site or province, in English or Turkish (Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy...) TEST YOURSELF - A fun quiz with nearly 500 questions on history, myths, monuments and photos - 10 questions per round, no time limit, streak bonus - Stuck? Open the site, read, then come back and answer TRACK YOUR JOURNEY - Mark the sites you have visited and keep the date - Collect a unique badge for every ancient city - Share your favourite sites with friends Includes UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Ephesus, Troy, Hierapolis-Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Pergamon, Hattusa, Göbekli Tepe, Çatalhöyük, Ani, Xanthos-Letoon and Göreme in Cappadocia. Fees and opening hours may change; always check the official site before you go. Photos are credited to their authors inside the app.

Screenshots

Tralleis4 screens
Ancient Cities4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tralleis at none against Ancient Cities's 1. Tralleis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). 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. Ancient Cities sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tralleis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Tralleis versus Ancient Cities: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTralleisAncient Cities
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLoyamiHalil Ibrahim Sucu

In-app purchases

None

Tralleis

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ancient Cities

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Tralleis free?
Tralleis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ancient Cities free?
Ancient Cities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tralleis or Ancient Cities have ads?
Ancient Cities shows ads; Tralleis does not.

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