Comparison

Laurel Hill Cemetery vs ExploreHere

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

Head to head
About

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Explore a historic cemetery with self-guided walking tours. Discover art, architecture, nature, and compelling stories through voice narration, historical images, and a GPS-enabled map. Choose your own path or select from themed tours.

Highlights
  • Self-guided walking tours
  • Voice narrations
  • Historical and present-day images
  • GPS-enabled map
  • Themed tour options
  • 38 highlights to explore
Features
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Replete with art, architecture, nature, wildlife, stunning river vistas and an aura of timelessness and history, Laurel Hill Cemetery is one of Philadelphia’s most unique and beautiful sites. The mobile app is yet one more way to experience all that the cemetery has to offer. Including voice narrations, original music scores, present-day and historical images, and a GPS enabled map at each stop, users will gain a further understanding and appreciation of Laurel Hill’s historical, aesthetic, architectural and cultural significance. Choose your own path from a list of thirty-eight highlights or select from one of three themed tours. From Laurel Hill’s legendary ladies and illustrious captains of industry; to the brave military heroes and esteemed artists; the app features a collection of compelling tales that will both inspire and delight. -Thirty-seven highlights to choose from. -Determine your own path or select from one of three themed tours: Art and Architecture, Pop Culture and Contemporary Stories or Lore and Legend. -Professional voice narration and excerpts from the Cemetery’s Superintendent and tour guides. -GPS enabled map. -Collection of contemporary and historic images. -Original music scores by The Divine Hand Ensemble. -Free download Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.

About

ExploreHere

This app transforms your drives into engaging audio journeys. It automatically plays stories about historic landmarks and hidden places as you travel, allowing for a hands-free and immersive discovery experience.

Highlights
  • Hands-free audio stories
  • Automatic landmark discovery
  • Walking and driving tours
  • Offline access (Pro)
  • Nearby history alerts
  • Save favorite stops (Pro)
Features
Currently charting
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Turn every drive into a story. ExploreHere is a hands-free road trip guide that plays stories automatically as you travel. Discover historic landmarks, hidden places, and unforgettable moments, without ever touching your phone. Whether you're cruising cross-country, exploring a small town, or wandering a new city, ExploreHere reveals the stories that shaped the places around you. Made for the Road - 240,000+ Historic Landmarks across the U.S. - Auto-Play Audio as you pass places worth knowing - Hands-Free Travel Mode for safe driving - Walking & Driving Tours through cities, parks, and scenic highways - Nearby History Alerts so you never miss a story Pro Features - Offline access for no-service road trips - High-Quality Immersive Audio - View public lands, national parks & forests and native lands - Smart proximity alerts - Save and organize favorite stops Perfect For Road trippers • RV travelers • National park explorers • History lovers • Families on vacation • Curious travelers ExploreHere transforms highways into story-filled journeys and ordinary stops into unforgettable discoveries. See the history around you. Start exploring today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: http://explorehere.app/privacy

Screenshots

Laurel Hill Cemetery4 screens
ExploreHere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laurel Hill Cemetery at none against ExploreHere's 10. ExploreHere's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (810 vs 4). On price, rating, ads 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. ExploreHere sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Laurel Hill Cemetery asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ExploreHere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 810 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Laurel Hill Cemetery ships an update every 3 months, ExploreHere every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Laurel Hill Cemetery versus ExploreHere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaurel Hill CemeteryExploreHere
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.7 (810 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings4810 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#74 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB160 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSTQRY LimitedWesley Vance

Customer experience

Laurel Hill Cemetery

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

ExploreHere

All ratings797 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative26.3%

Bugs and requests

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ExploreHere

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when viewing multiple items
  • Crashes on app launch/opening
  • Continuous tracking feature not working on iPhone
  • CarPlay compatibility issues
  • Audio descriptions cut off mid-sentence
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  • Double charging incidents
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive
  • Incomplete marker database coverage

Requested features

8 requests
  • Automatic audio reading when passing markers for drivers
  • City-based browsing instead of marker name search
  • Improved voice quality and complete audio descriptions
  • Better map visibility with lighter road colors
  • Automatic location detection on app launch
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  • Free filtering options without upgrade requirement
  • Continuous tracking feature improvement
  • Offline marker access capability

In-app purchases

None

Laurel Hill Cemetery

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

ExploreHere

Subscriptions9
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.001 Month
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$10.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$16.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$20.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$35.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$60.00

Questions

Is Laurel Hill Cemetery free?
Laurel Hill Cemetery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ExploreHere free?
ExploreHere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Laurel Hill Cemetery or ExploreHere?
ExploreHere is rated higher. Laurel Hill Cemetery averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ExploreHere averages 4.7 from 810 ratings.
Do Laurel Hill Cemetery or ExploreHere have ads?
Neither Laurel Hill Cemetery nor ExploreHere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Laurel Hill Cemetery or ExploreHere?
Laurel Hill Cemetery ships an update every 3 months, and ExploreHere every 10 days. Most recently, Laurel Hill Cemetery was updated on November 6, 2026 and ExploreHere on November 7, 2026.

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