Comparison

Medieval Lund vs The Castle App

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

Head to head
About

Medieval Lund

Explore the medieval history of Lund through an interactive map featuring 20 historical sites. Read or listen to detailed descriptions, discover fascinating characters, and learn about medieval life. This app offers a comprehensive and engaging way to experience the city's past.

Highlights
  • Interactive map of 20 medieval sites
  • Audio narration for descriptions
  • Illustrated historical descriptions
  • Explanatory texts on medieval life
  • Discover historical figures
  • Information on participants and financiers
Features
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Discover the medieval history of Lund with this practical and comprehensive app. Listen to Harald Bluetooth boasting that he was the one who founded Lund. Meet Queen Margareta, Donatus, the architect of the Cathedral, and many other interesting people connected to Lund. With the help of the map you can discover 20 different places and buildings from medieval Lund. You can either read the descriptions, which are beautifully illustrated, or listen to them while visiting the place yourself. The app also contains some explanatory texts about, for example, trade during the Middle Ages, and the relationship between the kings and the Catholic Church. The app was created as a joint teacher and student project at Katedralskolan in Lund in 2014–2015 and was updated with video films and explanatory texts in 2018–2025. Information about the participants and financiers is found in the app.

About

The Castle App

Explore castles and historic sites worldwide. Save your favorites, get directions, and plan your next adventure. Discover hidden ruins and famous landmarks all in one convenient map.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby castles and ruins
  • Plan trips with saved locations
  • Get directions to sites
  • View key information before visiting
  • Explore famous landmarks and hidden ruins
  • No account required for exploration
Features
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Discover castles and ruins near you — then plan your trip in one place. Stop guessing where the good stuff is. The Castle App shows you fortresses, ruins, and historic sites nearby or anywhere in the world. See what’s close, save favorites, get directions, and turn a day out into a real adventure. WHY DOWNLOAD • Discover nearby — Find castles, ruins, and historic sites around you or in any region • Plan your trip — Save spots, get directions, and see key info before you go • One app, no hassle — No account required to explore; optional sign-in to sync favorites • Off the beaten path — From famous landmarks to hidden ruins, all in one map PERFECT FOR • Day trippers and weekend explorers • History fans and castle enthusiasts • Anyone planning a trip and looking for something different Your next castle is closer than you think. Download free and start exploring.

Screenshots

Medieval Lund4 screens
The Castle App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Medieval Lund at none against The Castle App's shown. Medieval Lund also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Medieval Lund ships an update every 6 months, The Castle App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Medieval Lund versus The Castle App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMedieval LundThe Castle App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB92 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperViatact ABKathleen Smith

Customer experience

Medieval Lund

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

The Castle App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Medieval Lund

No in-app purchases

None

The Castle App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Medieval Lund free?
Medieval Lund is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Castle App free?
The Castle App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Medieval Lund or The Castle App have ads?
The Castle App shows ads; Medieval Lund does not.
Which is updated more often, Medieval Lund or The Castle App?
Medieval Lund ships an update every 6 months, and The Castle App every 3 months. Most recently, Medieval Lund was updated on October 31, 2026 and The Castle App on October 24, 2026.

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