Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun vs Mexplor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun
Explore the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum with a narrated walking tour. Discover the history, culture, and architecture of this coastal fortress at your own pace, with an offline audio guide that plays automatically as you explore.
- Narrated walking tour
- Automatic audio playback
- Offline functionality
- GPS-enabled routing
- Detailed historical information
- Explore at your own pace
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Welcome to the narrated walking tour of the ancient Mayan Tulum Ruins in México! Tulum Ruins Break out your Indiana Jones hat, grab your whip, and get ready to venture into some ancient Mayan temples! These coastal ruins were once a mighty seaside fortress, and they still hold plenty of secrets. Let’s uncover them! Explore the remnants of a once-powerful civilization and learn about their culture and technologies, like the ingenious hurricane warning system that alerted them to approaching storms! Piece together the grim, complex religion that governed the Mayans and the fascinating rituals they performed to honor their gods. All the while, admire the awe-inspiring constructions like the Temple of the Descending God and The Castle, and hear about their significance to the Mayan people. Archaeologists have been at work for years deciphering the secrets of this place, and by the time you’ve completed your tour, you’ll feel like you were right there alongside them from the start! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn, fully-guided tour. This comprehensive tour of the Tulum Ruins includes: ■ Welcome to Tulum Ruins ■ History of Tulum Ruins ■ The Watchtower ■ North Gate ■ Casa Cenote Entrance ■ The House of the Cenote ■ Tulum Walls ■ Temple of the Wind ■ Palace of the Great Lord ■ Temple of the Descending God ■ The Castle - El Castillo ■ Dancing Platform ■ The House of Columns ■ Temple of the Frescoes ■ House of Chultun ■ Temple of the Initial Series ■ The Beach ■ Mayan Ball Game RAVE REVIEWS: “Very informative and enjoyable.” “I followed the app’s route to go from one pin to the next and it worked very well. I liked that I could go at my own pace.” "$50 for a guide or $7 for the app? I heard the guides and they were saying the exact same things as the app had.” APP FEATURES: ■ Award-winning platform The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, was the recipient of the “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year. ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or wireless network connection needed! Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. FREE DEMO: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. NEW TOURS: ■ Chichen Itza Unearth the secrets of the Mayan culture at this famous archaeological site. Marvel at the step pyramid El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, and much more. ■ Coba Ruins Explore this ancient ruin which boasts the largest network of white stone roads in the world and unearth the mystery, significance, and history of Coba. ■ Cancun Bundle Get all 4 Cancun Tours at a discounted price! Valid for a Lifetime. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your GPS to allow real-time tracking of your route. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Mexplor
Explore Mexico's rich history and culture with self-guided audio tours. Discover iconic sites like Chichen Itza and Tulum at your own pace, with no internet required. Enjoy a cost-effective and immersive travel experience.
- Offline self-guided audio tours
- Explore at your own pace
- No internet connection required
- Cost-effective travel option
- Free trial of first two stops
- Interactive map for locating points of interest
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With Mexplor, you're not just visiting historical sites-you're immersing yourself in their stories. Our offline self-guided audio tours allow you to explore Mexico's most incredible destinations at your own pace, creating your unique journey, from the enigmatic Chichen Itza, where the monument itself tells the story of the Mayan legacy, to the charming Tulum, the most picturesque Mayan ruin in Mexico. And let's not forget about Morelia, a grand Spanish city born from the clash of prehispanic and Hispanic cultures, or San Miguel Allende, where whispers led to the creation of the army that won the Mexican independence. Mexplor is your gateway to uncovering Mexico's rich history and culture and creating unforgettable memories. How to enjoy our tours: -Headphones are highly encouraged for the best experience -Points of interest play automatically and are timed to match a comfortable walking speed. Pause the audio tour as needed. -The included map helps you locate stops in our tour (functionality might require an internet connection) Features: Tour at your own pace: Embark on an adventure with Mexplor's unique offline self-guided audio tour. This one-of-a-kind experience allows you to set your own pace, design your own itinerary, and savor every stop to your heart's content. No internet required: With Mexplor's offline self-guided audio tours, you can explore anywhere without the need for an internet connection. Say goodbye to data charges and connectivity issues and hello to hassle-free exploration. Free trial: Listen to the first two stops in our tours for free! Cost-effective: At Mexplor, we believe that exploring Mexico's historical sites and culture shouldn't break the bank. That's why our tours are designed to be more affordable than hiring a personal guide or joining a group tour, making them the perfect choice for budget-conscious travelers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mexplor at daily against Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun's every 8 months. Mexplor also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $149.99 per year and Mexplor sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Mexplor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun ships an update every 8 months, Mexplor daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun | Mexplor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (32 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 161 MB | 204 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cancun Day Trips, LLC | Agustin Servin diaz |
Customer experience
Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun
Mexplor
In-app purchases
Tulum Ruins Audio Guide Cancun
- Action+$149.991 Year
- Chichen Itza English Full Tour$9.99
- Coba Ruins Audio Guide$9.99
- Ek Balam English Full Tour$9.99
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- Puerto Vallarta$9.99
- Tulum Ruins English Tour$9.99
- Cancun Bundle Tours$13.99
Mexplor
- Tulum Tour$4.99
- Chichen Itza Tour$4.99
- San Miguel de Allende Tour$4.99
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- Morelia Tour$4.99
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