Comparison

Shakespear Explorer vs Visit MoCo

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

Visit MoCo

Plan your perfect trip to Montgomery County, Maryland with this adventure planner. Discover attractions, dining, events, and create custom itineraries with route planning. Explore the region's parks, museums, and historic sites.

Highlights
  • Discover attractions, parks, museums, historic sites
  • Find restaurants, wineries, breweries, coffee roasters
  • Digital passports for check-ins and savings
  • View upcoming festivals and events
  • Create custom itineraries
  • Plan routes
Features
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Are you ready for the best visit ever? Montgomery County, Maryland is ready for you. Plan an unforgettable day trip, road trip, weekend getaway and all things fun with Visit Montgomery’s Adventure Planner App. Discover attractions, parks, museums and historic sites. Find your next favorite restaurant, winery, brewery or coffee roaster. Check in and save with digital passports. View upcoming festivals and events. Create your own custom itinerary by adding sites to your account and plan the easiest route. Explore Montgomery County, Maryland – next door to Washington, D.C. Visit Montgomery, MD is the official destination marketing organization for Montgomery County, Maryland. The Visit MoCo Adventure Planner app is a program of Visit Montgomery, MD.

Screenshots

Shakespear Explorer4 screens
Visit MoCo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shakespear Explorer at 50% against Visit MoCo's 0%. Visit MoCo's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, Visit MoCo every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shakespear Explorer versus Visit MoCo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShakespear ExplorerVisit MoCo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (252 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—252 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShakespear Open Sanctuary SocietyCONFERENCE & VISITORS BUREAU OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY, MARYLAND INC.

Customer experience

Shakespear Explorer

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

Visit MoCo

All ratings252 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Shakespear Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Visit MoCo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shakespear Explorer free?
Shakespear Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit MoCo free?
Visit MoCo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shakespear Explorer or Visit MoCo have ads?
Neither Shakespear Explorer nor Visit MoCo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shakespear Explorer or Visit MoCo?
Shakespear Explorer ships an update every 6 months, and Visit MoCo every 3 months. Most recently, Shakespear Explorer was updated on July 28, 2026 and Visit MoCo on September 28, 2026.

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