# GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours vs HEAR about HERE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEAR about HERE at none against GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours's 10. HEAR about HERE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 3) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. HEAR about HERE asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours against 5.0 for HEAR about HERE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours | HEAR about HERE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (16K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidealong-gps-audio-tours/id1460032075/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-about-here/id1603992088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 96.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#69** | — |
| Size | 195 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | [GyPSy Guide LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756806851) | [Victor Cardona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603992090) |

## What reviewers say

### GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guidealong-gps-audio-tours/id1460032075)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Enhance your travels with location-based audio tours that provide hands-free guidance. Explore over 100 destinations, including national parks and scenic drives, with engaging stories about history, wildlife, and culture. All tours work offline with pre-downloaded maps, allowing you to explore at your own pace.

**Highlights:** Location-based auto-play audio, Offline functionality with GPS, Hands-free guidance, Pre-downloaded maps, Background music support, Map previews and sample audio

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calgary to Banff | Free | one-time |
| Big Island - Hawaii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Kauai - Hawaii | $14.99 | one-time |
| Road to Hana - Maui | $14.99 | one-time |
| Zion & Bryce Canyon | $17.99 | one-time |
| Maui - including Road to Hana | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yellowstone National Park | $19.99 | one-time |
| Going-to-the-Sun Road | $19.99 | one-time |
| Yellowstone and Grand Teton | $24.99 | one-time |
| Black Hills Rushmore Badlands | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and informative commentary
- 🚀 Seamless GPS integration and offline functionality
- 💡 Personalized tour guide experience
- 👍 Helpful tips and recommendations
- 👍 Covers a wide range of destinations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional technical issues with app updates
- 🕰️ Unrealistic time estimates for some tours
- 💬 Lack of coverage for indigenous history and culture

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during updates
- Inconsistent GPS tracking and commentary triggers

**Requested features**

- More destination coverage, especially in Europe
- Improved map functionality with labeled landmarks
- Option to skip or repeat commentary


### HEAR about HERE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-about-here/id1603992088)

Discover historical stories and points of interest around you using geolocation. Explore audio tours or create your own narratives about local places and events.

**Highlights:** Geolocation-based discovery, Historical audio tales, Interactive map, GEOAudio near you, QR code scanning, Audio tour collections, Custom tour creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours free?

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HEAR about HERE free?

HEAR about HERE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours or HEAR about HERE?

HEAR about HERE is rated higher. GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours averages 4.9 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while HEAR about HERE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours or HEAR about HERE have ads?

GuideAlong | GPS Audio Tours shows ads; HEAR about HERE does not.

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