Comparison

Wiki GO vs ExploreMap for Wikipedia

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

Head to head
About

Wiki GO

Discover Wikipedia articles about nearby points of interest while traveling. View locations in a list or on a map, with options for manual location setting and route navigation. Enhance your experience with in-app purchases for more places and full article content.

Highlights
  • Nearby places list
  • Map view with pins
  • Searchable lists
  • Article sharing
  • Manual location setting
  • Route navigation
Features
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See Wikipedia articles about places nearby when you travel all over the world. The points of interest and the articles are described in the language of your iPhone or iPad if available or in English. * See places nearby in a tile-styled list. * See places nearby on the map. Tap on each pin to get more information. * See places nearby in a list with search capability. * Share articles. EXTRA FEATURES (available as in-app purchases): * More places: Wiki GO displays a limited number of locations. See up to a couple of hundred locations nearby. * View complete articles: Wiki GO shows a description summary for each place. See the complete article describing each place. * Set location: Set your location manually to discover places near a place you want to go. * Search and article language: Search for places nearby in the language of your choice. Up to 67 languages supported. Wiki articles may come in several languages. Select from a list of supported languages for each article. * Route navigation: Step-by-step navigation from your current location to a selected place nearby. Tap on a place on the map and see the route to get there along with distance and time of arrival. See instructions for each step on the route. Choose to go by car or by foot. Source: Wikipedia Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. See "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/" for details. See "https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use", Terms of Use for details.

About

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

Discover nearby landmarks, historical sites, and hidden gems in any city with this interactive map guide. Get quick Wikipedia summaries and photos for each location, perfect for planning trips or exploring your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby points of interest
  • Wikipedia summaries and photos
  • Trip planning tool
  • Self-guided tour creation
  • Random location search
  • Explore global locations
Features
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Your personal city guide, with content from Wikipedia. Point your map at any city and instantly discover the landmarks, historical sites, and hidden gems nearby. Every location comes with a short summary, photos, and optional audio narration, making it perfect for sightseeing, trip planning, or simply exploring the world around you. Explore Anywhere, Anytime Turn your device into a personal travel guide. ExploreMap brings you points of interest nearby or across the world. Move the map, search your location, or let the app surprise you with hidden gems in random cities. From cultural attractions to iconic landmarks, discover places you never knew existed! Perfect for Every Adventure - Weekend Explorers: Find interesting spots in your city to spice up your weekend plans. - Travel Enthusiasts: Plan your next adventure and uncover must-see locations before you even arrive. - Commuters: Learn something new on your daily route with surprising historical facts. - Families: Explore fun, educational locations perfect for family day trips. - History Buffs: Dive deeper into historical landmarks and cultural heritage. - Students: Use the app as an educational tool for geography, history, and beyond. Your Custom Sightseeing Guide - Explore your way: Search nearby points of interest, or move the map to find places across the globe. - Curated content: Get short summaries and images from Wikipedia, giving you quick, reliable info on each landmark. - Audio narration: Listen to summaries as you walk, completely hands-free. - Self-guided tours: Build your own itinerary and enjoy a personalised experience based on your interests. - Random location search: Not sure where to go? Try the random search for a unique adventure in any city. Free to Start ExploreMap is free to download and start exploring. Optional premium upgrades unlock an ad-free experience and more. Start exploring today and uncover a world of wonders! Location summaries are drawn from Wikipedia and made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Wikipedia is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation. ExploreMap is an independent app and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wiki GO4 screens
ExploreMap for Wikipedia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ExploreMap for Wikipedia at 100% against Wiki GO's 0%. ExploreMap for Wikipedia also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). Wiki GO's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Wiki GO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and ExploreMap for Wikipedia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Wiki GO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreMap for Wikipedia has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Wiki GO's written reviews are positive against 100% of ExploreMap for Wikipedia's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wiki GO ships an update every 5 months, ExploreMap for Wikipedia every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Wiki GO versus ExploreMap for Wikipedia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWiki GOExploreMap for Wikipedia
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings112 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB57 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAppsFab ASMurray Goodwin

Customer experience

Wiki GO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Wiki GO

One-time5
  • More places$0.99
  • Set location$1.99
  • Language pack$1.99
Show 2 more
  • View complete articles$1.99
  • Route navigation$2.99
2 purchases

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads$4.991 Month
  • Remove ads7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Wiki GO free?
Wiki GO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExploreMap for Wikipedia free?
ExploreMap for Wikipedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wiki GO or ExploreMap for Wikipedia?
Wiki GO is rated higher. Wiki GO averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ExploreMap for Wikipedia averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.
Do Wiki GO or ExploreMap for Wikipedia have ads?
ExploreMap for Wikipedia shows ads; Wiki GO does not.
Which is updated more often, Wiki GO or ExploreMap for Wikipedia?
Wiki GO ships an update every 5 months, and ExploreMap for Wikipedia every 11 days. Most recently, Wiki GO was updated on August 15, 2026 and ExploreMap for Wikipedia on September 1, 2026.

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