eGO vs Explore Howth
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eGO
Plan your trip to Ireland with this comprehensive travel guide. Discover famous landmarks, museums, hiking trails, and scenic spots with descriptions, photos, and useful links. Get real-time directions and add your own points of interest.
- Covers Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland
- Detailed descriptions and photos of attractions
- Real-time distances and directions
- User-defined location saving
- Includes hiking trails and scenic vistas
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eGO Ireland is travel app designed for travelers planning to visit Ireland. Included both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. It contains dozens of famous places, museums, some hiking trails or scenic photography vista points, other points of interest with short description, sample photos and useful links. App shows in real-time distances and directions to locations. It also allows to add user defined locations, hotels etc.
Explore Howth
Discover hidden gems and local experiences on the Howth peninsula with self-guided hiking and walking trails. Navigate with detailed maps, access historical content, and enjoy offline features for a seamless adventure.
- Self-guided hiking and walking trails
- Detailed maps and navigation
- In-depth historical content
- Offline access to tours and trails
- GPS tracking and alerts
- Distance and elevation profiles
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Discover Howth Like Never Before with Explore Howth!Embark on an unforgettable journey through the peninsula of Howth with the Explore Howth App, your ultimate travel companion. Experience Howth like a local and uncover its hidden gems with our self-guided hiking and walking trails.Immerse Yourself in Authentic Irish AdventuresEach of the Tours & Trails are designed to give you a taste of life as a native of the Emerald Isle. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the Irish Sea, Ireland's Eye, Dublin Bay, and the ancient East coastline of Ireland.Choose from our diverse range of Looped Trails Around Howth Head: Perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers.Your All-In-One Travel GuideNavigate with ease using detailed maps, and discover in-depth historical content, top attractions, and insider tips on the best spots to Eat & Drink. The Explore Howth App has everything you need for a seamless and perfect trip.Seamless Offline ExperienceDownload your tour and enjoy uninterrupted exploration with offline features: Track your position with GPS and never lose your way. Receive alerts when you reach key stops. Access photos, descriptions, videos, and audio of significant historical and cultural sites. View distance and elevation profiles for each trail. Eco-Friendly and ConvenientSay goodbye to paper maps and guidebooks! Our eco-friendly app ensures you travel green while having all the information you need at your fingertips.Live, Feel, and Breathe the Real HowthThe Explore Howth App lets you immerse yourself in the true essence of Howth, experiencing its beauty and charm just like a local. Download now and start your adventure!Explore Howth App – Your Gateway to an Authentic Irish Experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Explore Howth at 5.0 against eGO's 4.3. Explore Howth also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). eGO's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Howth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
eGO ships an update every 10 months, Explore Howth every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eGO | Explore Howth |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sestra Studio | Hidden Howth Limited |
Customer experience
eGO
Explore Howth
In-app purchases
eGO
No in-app purchases
Explore Howth
No in-app purchases
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