Shakespear Explorer vs Fablex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Fablex
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Fablex at every 2 months against Shakespear Explorer's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Shakespear Explorer ships an update every 6 months, Fablex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shakespear Explorer | Fablex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 133 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society | e9ine |
In-app purchases
Shakespear Explorer
No in-app purchases
Fablex
No in-app purchases
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