Comparison

Driftscape vs Hearo

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

Head to head
About

Driftscape

Explore Canada and the USA with this app, uncovering hidden gems, events, and self-guided audio tours. Immerse yourself in Augmented Reality to discover 3D artifacts and historical figures, or embark on virtual scavenger hunts. Plan your trips and discover attractions, restaurants, and more.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode with 3D artifacts
  • Self-guided audio and video tours
  • Scavenger hunt #Quests
  • Trip itinerary planning
  • Offline mode for content access
  • Site-specific notifications
  • Multilingual interface (English, French)
Features
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Experience Canada and the USA from a new perspective with the free Driftscape App. Whether you're a traveler or a curious local, this app is your key to unlocking hidden gems nearby. Discover thousands of places, events, and self-guided audio tours from over 70 Driftscape partners across Canada and the USA, all conveniently accessible in one place. Immerse yourself in Augmented Reality (AR) mode now in 3D! Imagine seeing historical figures as you tour a museum, animals as you wander a park, long-lost buildings, and historical artifacts as you pass by! Explore alternate and past worlds - you’ll discover 3D artifacts when you get close to key locations. Take a selfie in a fantasy environment, or with an imaginary beast! View captivating models from all angles, with this new enhancement to your site-specific experience in Driftscape. Watch as 3D markers overlay the streetscape, revealing intriguing stories, local businesses, exciting tours, and much more. Search for hidden gems in Augmented Reality mode with Driftscape #Quests, our innovative scavenger hunt feature. Challenge friends and family or embark on a unique solo adventure—Driftscape Quests give you a new way to explore whether you’re onsite or browsing from home. Plan your next outing, discover nearby attractions, restaurants, accommodations, parks, museums, and vacation getaways, all within minutes using Driftscape. It's the ultimate app for travelers and curious locals alike. Download Driftscape now and start uncovering the wonder around you in a whole new way. Other Features: Tour Autoplay: Easy-to-follow handsfree experience that allows you to see and hear the next stop on your tour as soon as you’re near it. Trip Itineraries: Easily organize must-see sites into shareable itineraries! Multilingual Interface: supports English and French Site-Specific Notifications: Discover hidden gems on the go! No matter where you are, Driftscape can notify you about cool historic landmarks, tours, local businesses and so much more around you. Tailored to your Interests: Customize your app view to show only the content that you’re most interested in, with the help of Driftscape’s intuitive preference selection menu. Audio & Video: Explore your favorite point of interest by browsing through an immersive collection of audio & video associated with specific stories and locations. 360 images and tours are also supported. Driftscape Trivia: Play Driftscape Trivia today to learn about unique places across the country and test your knowledge. A new challenge each week! Social Media Sharing: Share what you discover, with your friends and family, on Facebook, Twitter or by email. Map & List Mode: Navigate using the map, or see a list of things to explore across Canada. Searchable: Navigate the application with ease using our intuitive search and hashtag features. Offline mode: Perfect for areas with limited cell service. Download the content for the area you’ll be visiting before you go. So what are you waiting for? Start exploring and discover new sites, stories and more everyday!

About

Hearo

Embark on interactive audio adventures that unfold around you as you explore your city. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and become the hero of your own immersive story, blending elements of games, escape rooms, and movies.

Highlights
  • Interactive audio stories
  • Location-based gameplay
  • Puzzle solving
  • Clue finding
  • Group play
  • Immersive narrative
Features
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Welcome to HEARO! Can YOU save your city? Follow the interactive map as an immersive audio story unfolds around you! As you travel from location to location, you'll hear location based audio that sounds like it's straight out of a movie! The whole story is centered around YOU as you and your group enjoy the audio, solve puzzles, find clues, catch criminals and do whatever it takes to save the city. What's it like? A mix between a video game, an escape room, a movie and a scavenger hunt. Audio game experiences range from mature to family friendly. Visit our website or download the free app for a list of experiences and available locations --> www.iamhearo.com.

Screenshots

Driftscape4 screens
Hearo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Driftscape at 76% against Hearo's 39%. Driftscape also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hearo sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Driftscape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Driftscape holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Driftscape's written reviews are positive against 39% of Hearo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driftscape ships an update fortnightly, Hearo every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Driftscape versus Hearo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriftscapeHearo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (14 ratings) — better2.8 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better38.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB140 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperDriftscape Corp.Tripvia Inc.

Customer experience

Driftscape

All ratings14 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.5%

Hearo

All ratings17 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative52.9%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

None

Driftscape

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Hearo

One-time10
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  • M4M | Biloxi / D'Iberville, MS$14.99
  • M4M | Concord, NH$19.99
  • M4M | State College, PA$19.99

Questions

Is Driftscape free?
Driftscape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hearo free?
Hearo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Driftscape or Hearo?
Driftscape is rated higher. Driftscape averages 3.1 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Hearo averages 2.8 from 17 ratings.
Do Driftscape or Hearo have ads?
Neither Driftscape nor Hearo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Driftscape or Hearo?
Driftscape ships an update fortnightly, and Hearo every 2 months. Most recently, Driftscape was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hearo on November 3, 2026.

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