Comparison

NSW GeoTours vs IMARC

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

Head to head
About

NSW GeoTours

Explore the geological history of New South Wales through self-guided tours. Discover Earth's evolution, local Aboriginal features, and plan your adventure with offline maps, amenities, and safety information.

Highlights
  • Self-guided geological tours
  • Offline tour downloads
  • Location alerts
  • Audio and image content
  • Walking grades and distances
  • Nearby attraction discovery
  • Public amenity locator
Features
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Take a trip back in time and discover the incredible stories of Earth’s history. These self-guided tours give insight into the spectacular geology of New South Wales, telling the story of millions of years of Earth’s evolution. Fun for everyone: • Walking grades help you determine what trails suit you. • Get information on distances between stops, estimated completion times and location alerts. • Some stops have audio, so you can enjoy the scenery while still learning about the amazing geology. • Stuck at home? No problem. You can still experience the tours from the comfort of your home, as each stop offers a variety of images about the geology. Discover things to do: • Find nearby attractions and activities. • Learn about Aboriginal features associated with each trail location. Plan: • Download tours before you visit, then enjoy the experience without internet. • Locate public amenities near stops and along the entire trail. • Check safety information for each trail. • Get directions to a trail or stop via Google Maps. Unearth the beauty of geological features and landscapes, and how they impact our history and modern life. Discover the Port Macquarie Coastal Geotrail and the story of plate tectonics: • Journey deep below Earth’s surface and see amazing, rare rocks. • Learn how Earth’s crust is formed and how it moves. • Witness rocks made by volcanoes and microscopic marine creatures. Explore ancient landscapes on the Newcastle Coastal Geotrail: • Dive into the last 250 million years of Earth’s evolution and how it shaped human history. • Visit sites of volcanic eruptions, mighty rivers and forests that stretched to the horizon. • Uncover evidence of the separation of Australia and New Zealand. Immerse yourself in a volcanic landscape at the Warrumbungle National Park: • Travel to the very heart of the Warrumbungle Volcano and learn its story. • See evidence of dynamic volcanic processes, like lava flows and exploding lava domes. • Discover the effects of volcanic activity on ancient sandstone landscapes. This tour consists of five geotrails, each revealing a different part of the story. With the choice of walking and driving trails, pick whichever suits your interest and travel plan.

About

IMARC

This app provides comprehensive information for attendees of the International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo. It features the full conference program, an exhibition floor map, speaker and exhibitor details, and networking event information. Attendees can personalize their schedule and connect with others.

Highlights
  • Full conference program
  • Exhibition floor map
  • Speaker and exhibitor listings
  • Personalized agenda creation
  • Networking event details
  • Latest technology showcases
Features
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The International Mining and Resources Conference + Expo (IMARC) Learn from 500+ mining leaders and resource experts throughout a multi-stream conference covering the entire mining value chain. Explore the exhibition featuring over 500 global solution providers, showcasing the latest technology, machinery, and services that are driving innovation and productivity across the mining sector. Bringing together 12,000 registrants from 120+ countries, including 700+ investors, IMARC serves as a central meeting point for ideas, investment and collaboration across the global mining industry. The show app features the full conference program and a map of the exhibition floor to help attendees easily navigate their way around the show. The app is directly synced to the online show planner so it accurately reflects the latest speakers, exhibitors, and conference features. Attendees can create a personalised agenda of keynote panels, presentations, and more, with the ability to edit it pre-show and onsite. Attendees can also access information on the various networking events taking place across the three days, including the IMARC Gala Dinner and the Traxys IMARC Connect meeting platform.

Screenshots

NSW GeoTours4 screens
IMARC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IMARC at weekly against NSW GeoTours's every 3 months. NSW GeoTours's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NSW GeoTours ships an update every 3 months, IMARC weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
NSW GeoTours versus IMARC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNSW GeoToursIMARC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB33 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperGeological Survey of NSWBeacon Events

Customer experience

NSW GeoTours

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IMARC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

NSW GeoTours

No in-app purchases

None

IMARC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NSW GeoTours free?
NSW GeoTours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IMARC free?
IMARC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do NSW GeoTours or IMARC have ads?
Neither NSW GeoTours nor IMARC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NSW GeoTours or IMARC?
NSW GeoTours ships an update every 3 months, and IMARC weekly. Most recently, NSW GeoTours was updated on October 14, 2026 and IMARC on October 27, 2026.

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