Comparison

London Explorer vs Encounter Walking

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

Head to head
About

London Explorer

Discover London's rich history with an interactive guide featuring over 100 locations, historic maps, and panoramas. Explore famous, quirky, and vanished places, comparing past and present views of the city.

Highlights
  • Interactive London location guide
  • Over 100 historical places
  • Historic map exploration
  • Compare past and present views
  • Searchable location database
  • Historic panoramas
Features
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A free interactive guide to London and its history, featuring over 100 famous, quirky and vanished locations. Visiting London, or think you already know everything about it? Then think again – there's always something new to learn about London! This app includes: Explorer: view over 100 London locations alphabetically, or by those nearest to you. Interact with historic maps of each location, and then view the location mapped on the London of today. Read about the history of each place and interact with historic and contemporary images. Search for anything that interests you – for example, search for "Shakespeare" to find any locations in the app associated with Shakespeare. Map Explorer: view the same locations as in the Explorer, but in an interactive map format instead. Tap on a location to explore it in more detail. Old Maps: explore three historic maps of London – Roman London, London in around 1563 (the time of Queen Elizabeth I) and Hollar's beautiful map of London in the 17th century. Panoramas: explore three historic panoramas of London as seen from south of the river Thames. Wyngaerde's panorama from 1543, Visscher's panorama from 1616 and Hollar's panorama from 1647. With nearly 400 images, more than 200 historic map images and over 100 locations, London Explorer provides a novel way to get to know this great city and its history. Future planned updates include a host of new locations and new features. Watch this space! Oh, and please provide feedback and ratings in the app store – things you'd like to see in future releases, what you like and (okay) what you don't. Your feedback is important to us in making London Explorer the great app we've always wanted it to be. An app worthy of this great city.

About

Encounter Walking

Features
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Embark on unforgettable walking holidays with Encounter Walking — your personal guide to bespoke journeys on foot. Whether you're dreaming of rugged coastlines, tranquil countryside trails, or ancient paths steeped in history, Encounter Walking offers expertly designed walking holidays tailored to your pace, interests, and sense of discovery. Key Features: Bespoke Walking Trips: Choose from a curated selection of handcrafted walks, designed by local experts for a truly unique experience. Interactive Route Maps: Follow your route with beautifully designed maps that guide you every step of the way. Offline Functionality: No signal? No problem. Download your maps and stay on course even in the most remote locations. In-App Booking & Payment: Secure your next walking holiday with ease — everything you need is built right into the app. Tailored Experiences: From weekend escapes to multi-day treks, discover journeys that match your time, fitness level, and interests. Reconnect with nature, explore at your own pace, and let the world unfold before your feet. Download Encounter Walking and start your journey today.

Screenshots

London Explorer4 screens
Encounter Walking4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Encounter Walking at fortnightly against London Explorer's every 21 months. London Explorer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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

London Explorer ships an update every 21 months, Encounter Walking fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
London Explorer versus Encounter Walking: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLondon ExplorerEncounter Walking
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB136 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoeTek LtdVeda AI

In-app purchases

None

London Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Encounter Walking

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is London Explorer free?
London Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Encounter Walking free?
Encounter Walking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do London Explorer or Encounter Walking have ads?
Neither London Explorer nor Encounter Walking shows ads.
Which is updated more often, London Explorer or Encounter Walking?
London Explorer ships an update every 21 months, and Encounter Walking fortnightly. Most recently, London Explorer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Encounter Walking on October 28, 2026.

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