# California Academy of Sciences Visitor Guide

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1122739610](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1122739610)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1122739610`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** eTips LTD
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2017-01-30
- **First published:** 2016-06-23
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/california-academy-of-sciences-visitor-guide/id1122739610)

## Description

After collecting travellers info about the California Academy of Sciences we have developed this tour guide based on visitors advice and experiences.

Mobile guide 100% offline developed for all those travellers willing to discover this amazing place.

Containing:
- Introduction
- About
- Governance
- Public education
- History
- Earthquake damage and new building
- Environmental design of new building
- Practical Information
- Access to a complete Travel Guide of the city of San Francisco with public transportation, zoomable street maps 100% offline and daily itineraries to spend the most of your time visiting this magnificent city.

Get the most out of your visit!!

You can always reach us at contact@etips.com

## Rankings

- #382,141 — Overall

## Review summary

The California Academy of Sciences Visitor Guide is consistently criticized as not official, with minimal content and no usable maps. It heavily pushes paid maps/guides and charges users, while functionality is unreliable (maps often unavailable). Many reviewers view it as a marketing ploy or scam and call for its removal from the App Store. Overall, the app is seen as a waste of time and space for Cal Academy visitors.

### Cons

- Not official or affiliated with the California Academy of Sciences.
- Minimal content: lacks maps or meaningful information beyond a brief general page with a few photos.
- Aggressive upsell to paid maps/guides; multiple reviews mention required purchases and unlock fees.
- Maps and functionality are unreliable or inaccessible (e.g., maps not downloadable, not accessible at the museum).
- Viewed as a marketing ploy/scam; many call for Apple to remove the app from the App Store.

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