Comparison

Shakespear Explorer vs See Roswell

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

Head to head
About

Shakespear Explorer

Discover the treasures of Shakespear Open Sanctuary with this free app. Explore two self-guided trails using GPS technology, featuring nature conservation stories and interactive panoramas. A special trail is designed for children with a fun quiz.

Highlights
  • Two self-guided trails
  • GPS technology for alerts
  • Interactive 360-degree panorama
  • Kaitiaki Trail with nature stories
  • Tamariki Trail for children
  • Hidden quiz signs for kids
Features
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Shakespear Explorer Explore and discover the taonga (treasures) of Shakespear Open Sanctuary, Hibiscus Coast, Auckland. Created by SOSSI volunteers (Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society) and supported by Auckland Council, this free app features 2 self-guided trails to download and use any time you visit. The trails use GPS technology so simply turn on notifications to receive alerts when you reach each stop. The Kaitiaki Trail takes you through the stunning Waterfall Gully bushwalk, out onto farmland with breathtaking views. It brings to life the nature conservation stories of the Sanctuary and includes an interactive 360-degree panorama from the lookout. The Tamariki Trail is aimed at children ages 5+. Featuring your guide Kare the Kiwi, it also includes hidden quiz signs to be discovered in a fun adventure around some of the Sanctuary’s main highlights. Shakespear is the only Auckland Regional Park with its own app, so we’d love to hear your feedback and ideas for themed trails to be added in the future. Promotional video by topVIEW Photography can be viewed at www.sossi.org.nz Sponsored by Gulf Harbour Country Club. Graphic design by Snapper Graphics. Videography by iseeVideo.

About

See Roswell

Plan your ideal vacation, trip, or weekend getaway to Roswell with this app. Discover suggested itineraries or create your own adventure based on the city's unique attractions.

Highlights
  • Vacation planning
  • Trip planning
  • Weekend getaway planner
  • Suggested itineraries
  • Custom adventure builder
Features
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The See Roswell app is designed to help you plan the perfect vacation, trip or weekend getaway in Roswell! From rocketeers and aliens to cowboys and artists, explorers of all kinds have crossed paths in Roswell. What will you uncover? There’s only one way to find out. To plan your trip, check out our suggested itineraries below or build your own adventure.

Screenshots

Shakespear Explorer4 screens
See Roswell4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: See Roswell at 100% against Shakespear Explorer's 50%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shakespear Explorer ships an update every 6 months, See Roswell every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Shakespear Explorer versus See Roswell: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakespear ExplorerSee Roswell
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (64 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—64 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShakespear Open Sanctuary SocietyROSWELL, CITY OF

Customer experience

Shakespear Explorer

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

See Roswell

All ratings63 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shakespear Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

See Roswell

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shakespear Explorer free?
Shakespear Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is See Roswell free?
See Roswell is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shakespear Explorer or See Roswell have ads?
Neither Shakespear Explorer nor See Roswell shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespear Explorer or See Roswell?
Shakespear Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and See Roswell every 4 months. Most recently, Shakespear Explorer was updated on November 3, 2026 and See Roswell on November 3, 2026.

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