Explore Michigan vs Explore Tennessee State Parks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore Michigan
Discover Michigan's natural wonders and historical sites. Browse state parks, national parks, and lighthouses with detailed information, maps, and guides to plan your adventures. Get directions and download location-specific resources for a richer outdoor experience.
- Browse State Parks, National Parks, Lighthouses
- Location-specific activities, maps, and guides
- Filter locations by type
- Map clusters for readability
- Turn-by-turn navigation integration
- Downloadable safety and topic guides
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Go where only Michigan can take you. Freshwater shores. Sweeping dunes. Northern forests. A lighthouse at the end of the road. Discover the places that make Michigan worth exploring, and find your next stop with Explore Michigan. FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY Browse parks and lighthouses across both peninsulas. Explore destinations on the map, search by place, city or county, and filter by location type to find the places that speak to you. SEE WHAT'S WAITING Take a closer look with destination photos and available information about activities, visitor resources and more. Photos and details vary by location. TURN A DISCOVERY INTO A DAY OUT Open a destination's website, share a place with someone, or get directions through Apple Maps. Find useful maps, guides and reservation links where available. MORE MICHIGAN IN VIEW Explore on iPhone and iPad. Browse the location list alongside the map on iPad and the open iPhone Duo display, then take a closer look at a place that catches your eye. A little Michigan. Wherever you go.
Explore Tennessee State Parks
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Tennessee State Parks is proud to present fully interactive, augmented and virtual park experiences. The Explore Tennessee State Parks app is free and can be used over WiFi, cellular data plans, or downloaded prior to your visit. The app features a growing library of experiences designed use technology to enhance your exploration, while not distracting from the rich histories and natural beauty our parks offer. The app will also let us share information and experiences in ways we previously could not by virtually diving deep underwater and delving into hidden caves. We will share history from multiple perspectives and restore the voice of people and cultures since moved from the land. Join us in discovering more about the places we all love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Explore Tennessee State Parks at 14.0 against Explore Michigan's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explore Michigan ships an update every 2 months, Explore Tennessee State Parks every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore Michigan | Explore Tennessee State Parks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (228 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 228 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 408 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Code-Bits | TIMELOOPER INC |
In-app purchases
Explore Michigan
No in-app purchases
Explore Tennessee State Parks
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Is Explore Tennessee State Parks free?
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