Explo'r@de vs Rhodes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explo'r@de
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Whether from on board a boat or onshore, Explo'r@de identifies: - towns, villages and rivers - ports - heritage buildings, cultural sites and institutions - businesses - industrial facilities - boats - maritime transport links and geolocates them in your surroundings. Information bubbles pop up on the landscape to present more than 120 points of interest in words and images. A map and many web links are also provided. Once the application has been downloaded the main features are available offline. Created by the Espace des sciences/Maison de la Mer. Available to all
Rhodes
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Rhodes in one app: the Old Town and the Palace of the Grand Master, Lindos with its acropolis, St Paul's Bay, the Valley of the Butterflies, Tsambika Beach and Prasonisi. Planning your trip or already on the island? The app takes you to the beaches, viewpoints, villages and sights of Rhodes. Every place comes with honest tips: where to park, when to arrive and whether it's really worth it. FEATURES: • Ready-made day plans, stop by stop • Map with every place and a category filter • Near You: what's closest when you're on the island • Parking, sunbeds, entry fee and best time for every place • Boat trips and tours rated by other travellers • Navigate with Apple Maps or Google Maps in one tap • Current weather on the island • Favourite places synced with iCloud • In English, German, Dutch, French, Italian, Polish, Greek, Swedish and Czech PREMIUM (one-time purchase, no subscription): • Hidden gems the crowds never reach • All day plans The app is made by someone who loves the Greek islands, not a travel agency. If you enjoy the app, please leave a rating or review. For an independent developer it really means a lot. Thank you! Privacy Policy: https://sebastianbrzezinskiapps.web.app/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://sebastianbrzezinskiapps.web.app/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explo'r@de at none against Rhodes's 1. Explo'r@de also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Rhodes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price and ads 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. Rhodes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explo'r@de asks for nothing beyond the download.
Explo'r@de ships an update every 9 months, Rhodes fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Explo'r@de | Rhodes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 63 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BookBeo | Sebastian Brzezinski |
In-app purchases
Explo'r@de
No in-app purchases
Rhodes
- Premium Access$6.99









