# Explore Troy vs Parkwolf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explore Troy at none against Parkwolf's 8. Explore Troy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Parkwolf's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9K vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Parkwolf sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Explore Troy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Troy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Parkwolf has 9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Explore Troy ships an update every 2 months, Parkwolf weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Troy | Parkwolf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-troy/id1452074657/reviews)** | [4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#20** |
| Size | 67 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Armstrong Software, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1356328400) | [Parkwolf LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592138644) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Troy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-troy/id1452074657)

Access comprehensive information about Troy, MO, including events, city services, recreation, and local businesses. Star events to receive notifications and easily find contact details for various departments and organizations.

**Highlights:** Event calendar with notifications, City services directory, Recreation information, Local business listings, Contact information for departments

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Parkwolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parkwolf-national-park-guide/id1596595516)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Explore national and state parks with offline audio tours, detailed maps, and trail information. Discover wildlife hotspots, receive park alerts, and track your visited locations. All essential data is pre-downloaded for offline use, ensuring a seamless experience even without internet.

**Highlights:** Offline audio tours, Detailed park maps, Trail information, Wildlife heatmaps, Park alerts, Visited park tracking

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $6.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf Membership | $10.99 | per month |
| Parkwolf PRO | $24.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $34.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $48.00 | per year |
| Parkwolf PRO | $49.99 | per year |
| Parkwolf Membership | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful features
- 👍 Detailed maps and information
- 🗺️ Offline functionality
- 💡 Engaging trivia
- 🤖 Helpful tour guide

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 🔍 Limited search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Audio not working as expected
- Orientation issues with maps

**Requested features**

- More detailed audio narration
- Improved offline experience
- Search option for points of interest


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Troy free?

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

### Is Parkwolf free?

Parkwolf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Troy or Parkwolf?

Explore Troy is rated higher. Explore Troy averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Parkwolf averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.

### Do Explore Troy or Parkwolf have ads?

Parkwolf shows ads; Explore Troy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Troy or Parkwolf?

Explore Troy ships an update every 2 months, and Parkwolf weekly. Most recently, Explore Troy was updated on October 21, 2026 and Parkwolf on October 29, 2026.

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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.*