Comparison

Chichen Itza vs Explore Teotihuacan

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

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About

Chichen Itza

Explore the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza with a self-guided audio tour. Discover El Castillo and other significant sites at your own pace, with GPS-triggered narration and offline access. Learn about Mayan history, culture, and secrets from local experts.

Highlights
  • Self-guided audio tour
  • GPS-triggered narration
  • Offline functionality
  • Lifetime access
  • Multi-language support (English, Spanish)
  • Detailed historical information
Features
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Uncover the mystery of Chichen Itza with this ultimate self-guided audio tour. Walk through one of the Seven Wonders of the World and explore its stunning Mayan ruins, including the famous El Castillo step pyramid. Learn the fascinating history of the ancient Mayan civilization, including their culture, architecture, and secrets, all narrated by local experts. Available in English and Spanish. Discover Chichen Itza: Immerse yourself in the rich history and mystical culture of the Mayan Empire as you explore this world-renowned archaeological site. Journey through the ruins of this ancient city, and learn about the Jaguar Warriors, human sacrifices, and the significance of El Castillo, the Pyramid of Kukulkan. Our app will guide you seamlessly through Chichen Itza’s most famous sites, from the Great Ball Court to the Sacred Cenote. Tour Highlights: ▶El Castillo: The Pyramid of Kukulkan ▶The Great Ball Court ▶Tzompantli: The Wall of Skulls ▶Sacred Cenote: The Sacrificial Waters ▶Temple of the Warriors ▶El Caracol: The Observatory ▶The Nunnery Complex And more! With stories written by historians and narrated by professionals, this app ensures you won’t miss a single detail during your journey through Chichen Itza. Key Features: ▶ Self-Guided Flexibility Explore at your own pace with total freedom. No tour schedules or crowded groups. Pause, skip, or linger at any stop you wish. ▶ GPS-Enabled Audio Automatic, GPS-triggered audio stories play as you approach each point of interest. Simply follow the route, and the app does the rest! ▶ Works Offline Download the tour in advance and enjoy uninterrupted access even when there’s no cell service. Perfect for remote areas. ▶ Lifetime Access Pay once, and access the tour forever. No subscriptions, no time limits, and no restrictions on usage. ▶ Award-Winning Technology This app, featured on Thrillist and WBZ, won the Laurel Award for Technology. Used for over a million tours annually, it's trusted by travelers worldwide. Free Demo Available! Curious about the tour? Try the free demo version and see how the app works. Upgrade to unlock the full experience and explore Chichen Itza in-depth. New Tours Available! ■ Tulum Ruins Discover the ancient coastal city of Tulum and learn about its rise to power, port significance, and unique hurricane warning system. ■ Ek Balam Walk through the less-traveled ruins of Ek Balam, where impressive architecture and secrets await. ■ Coba Ruins Explore Coba, the ancient Mayan city with towering pyramids and scenic jungle paths. Important Notes: Download in Advance: Ensure you download the tour over Wi-Fi or data before entering the park. Battery Tips: Bring a fully charged phone or an external battery pack for uninterrupted use. Enable Location Services: Allow GPS access so the app can automatically trigger audio stories during the tour. T&C - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Explore Teotihuacan

Discover the ancient ruins of Teotihuacan with this digital guide. It provides geolocation on the site map, details on 18 key points of interest, and immersive 360º reconstructions of its past glory.

Highlights
  • Geolocation on site map
  • Information on 18 points of interest
  • 360º pyramid experiences
  • Historical reconstruction views
  • Enriches visitor journey
Features
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Explore Teotihuacan offers a digital experience around the archaeological site of Teotihuacan. With sensitive and simple information on the most important spots of interest in this emblematic place of Ancient Mexico, enriches the visitors journey its extension. - Allows geolocation of the user on the map of the archaeological zone - Shows information on 18 points of interest, such as the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, Avenue of the Dead, among others. - 360º experiences for the pyramids of the Sun, the Moon and Quetzalcoatl, with a reconstruction of Teotihuacan appearance during its occupation.

Screenshots

Chichen Itza4 screens
Explore Teotihuacan4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore Teotihuacan at 100% against Chichen Itza's 58%. Explore Teotihuacan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Chichen Itza's advantage is ratings volume (94 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. Chichen Itza sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $99.99 per year. Explore Teotihuacan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Explore Teotihuacan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chichen Itza has 94 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Chichen Itza's written reviews are positive against 100% of Explore Teotihuacan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chichen Itza ships an update every 4 months, Explore Teotihuacan every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Chichen Itza versus Explore Teotihuacan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChichen ItzaExplore Teotihuacan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings94 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size180 MB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCancun Day Trips, LLCHyundai Motor de Mexico S DE RL DE CV

Customer experience

Chichen Itza

All ratings94 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive57.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative28.9%

Explore Teotihuacan

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Chichen Itza

Subscriptions1
  • Action Plus$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • Upgrade$4.99
  • Upgrade$9.99
  • Tulum English Full Tour$9.99
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  • Coba Ruins Audio Guide$9.99
  • Ek Balam Audio Tour$9.99
  • Puerto Vallarta$9.99
  • Chichen Itza Tour$9.99
  • Cancun Mexico 4 + 1 Bonus$19.99
None

Explore Teotihuacan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chichen Itza free?
Chichen Itza is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore Teotihuacan free?
Explore Teotihuacan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chichen Itza or Explore Teotihuacan?
Explore Teotihuacan is rated higher. Chichen Itza averages 4.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Explore Teotihuacan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Chichen Itza or Explore Teotihuacan have ads?
Neither Chichen Itza nor Explore Teotihuacan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chichen Itza or Explore Teotihuacan?
Chichen Itza ships an update every 4 months, and Explore Teotihuacan every 2 months. Most recently, Chichen Itza was updated on November 6, 2026 and Explore Teotihuacan on November 2, 2026.

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