# Travelear vs The Rock Vault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Rock Vault at none against Travelear's 2. The Rock Vault also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Travelear's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Travelear sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. The Rock Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Rock Vault holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Travelear has 66 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Travelear ships an update every 2 weeks, The Rock Vault every 12 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Travelear | The Rock Vault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelear/id1159408401/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rock-vault/id1459271699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 87.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 41 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kaimo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539344999) | [Bruce Schwarz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124460669) |

## What reviewers say

### Travelear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/travelear/id1159408401)

Experience virtual wellness travel with immersive 3D soundscapes. Explore diverse destinations and environments from your home, feeling like you are truly there. Enjoy nature, cityscapes, and more with high-definition binaural audio.

**Highlights:** 3D Soundscapes, Organic wellness recordings, High Definition 3D Binaural Audio, Nature, rain, and city recordings, Map View destination selection, Personalized itinerary creation, Offline listening (subscription)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scout | $4.99 | per month |
| Trailblazer | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎧 Immersive audio experience
- ✈️ Virtual travel and escapism
- 😴 Aids in sleep and relaxation
- 🌍 Unique and realistic soundscapes
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Short track durations
- 🌳 Too many nature tracks
- 📱 Incompatible with older devices
- 📉 Infrequent updates
- 🗺️ Map feature takes up too much screen

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after a few minutes
- Screen turns completely black
- App is incompatible with iPhone 6s

**Requested features**

- Longer track durations
- More real-life/urban tracks
- Sleep timer
- Playlist creation
- Lock screen controls (skip/back song)


### The Rock Vault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-rock-vault/id1459271699)

This app delivers a curated selection of 70s and 80s classic rock music, including hits, b-sides, and obscure tracks. It focuses on bringing classic rock to listeners with a special emphasis on Texas rock and roll.

**Highlights:** 70s and 80s classic rock, Hits, b-sides, and obscure tracks, Texas rock and roll focus, Curated music selection, Internet radio streaming

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Travelear free?

Travelear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Rock Vault free?

The Rock Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Travelear or The Rock Vault?

The Rock Vault is rated higher. Travelear averages 4.6 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while The Rock Vault averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Travelear or The Rock Vault have ads?

The Rock Vault shows ads; Travelear does not.

### Which is updated more often, Travelear or The Rock Vault?

Travelear ships an update every 2 weeks, and The Rock Vault every 12 months. Most recently, Travelear was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Rock Vault on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*