# Traverse vs Explore the World by Bowflex

The clearest difference is rating: Traverse at 5.0 against Explore the World by Bowflex's 2.1. Traverse also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Explore the World by Bowflex's advantage is ratings volume (316 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore the World by Bowflex sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Traverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Traverse holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore the World by Bowflex has 316 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Traverse | Explore the World by Bowflex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-explore-your-world/id1369515409/reviews)** | [2.1 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-the-world-by-bowflex/id1486446693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **316** |
| Positive reviews | — | 19.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Keegan Rush](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071857374) | [Treo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729604983) |

## What reviewers say

### Traverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traverse-explore-your-world/id1369515409)

Map your outdoor activities like runs and cycles to reveal new areas. Connect your Strava account to automatically import and visualize all your past activities on a personalized world map.

**Highlights:** Map outdoor activities, Track runs and cycles, Reveal new areas on map, Connect Strava account, Automatic activity import, Visualize explorations

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explore the World by Bowflex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-the-world-by-bowflex/id1486446693)

Virtually travel the globe from home while exercising. The app syncs with compatible fitness equipment to adjust video playback to your speed. Track your progress, explore new destinations, and stay motivated on your fitness journey.

**Highlights:** Virtual global destinations, Adaptive video playback, Fitness data tracking, Sync with popular fitness apps, New destinations added monthly, Six free premium maps

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works well with Schwinn bikes
- 👍 Enjoyable scenery and visuals
- 🌟 Great app for casual indoor cycling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues with various bikes
- 🔍 Limited data and metrics displayed
- 🔇 No audio or music in videos
- 🧭 Repetitive and short video routes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Subscription issues and lack of support
- Inaccurate data sync and reporting

**Requested features**

- Add more video routes and destinations
- Improve data sync with Apple Health
- Allow background mode and pause/resume
- Integrate heart rate and cadence tracking
- Add audio options like nature sounds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Traverse free?

Traverse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Explore the World by Bowflex free?

Explore the World by Bowflex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Traverse or Explore the World by Bowflex?

Traverse is rated higher. Traverse averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Explore the World by Bowflex averages 2.1 from 316 ratings.

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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.*