Hello Perth vs Stories Unseen | Explore More
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hello Perth
Discover Perth's attractions, events, dining, and shopping with exclusive discounts. Explore maps, local blogs, and essential travel information for a comprehensive visitor experience.
- Exclusive discounts on attractions and dining
- Downloadable maps of major destinations
- Detailed information on attractions and activities
- Event listings and local blogs
- Multi-language translation
- Visitor information including transport and history
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Explore Perth’s attractions, maps, events, dining, shopping, tourism destinations, blogs, discounts and much more. Offering over 35 discounts on attractions, restaurants, car hire, ferries, tours and shopping, there are plenty of savings to help make your holiday dollar go further during your visit to Perth. The App can also be translated into fifteen languages. Planning to visit Rottnest Island or Fremantle? Discover fun things to see and do, how to get there plus anything you will need to know to help you get the most out of your holiday. The App provides detailed information including links to websites, phone numbers and locations for major Perth attractions and activities. It will show you where you can hang out patting and feeding the kangaroos, taking selfies with quokkas, swim with dolphins, find small lane way bars in Perth’s CBD, indulge in fresh, local seafood, browse markets stalls or find the latest festivals and events held in Perth throughout the year. Read a brief history on Perth, plus learn about all general information about Perth such as weather, money, hospitals or bus and train routes. Features: 10-40% discounts on attractions, restaurants, car hire, ferries, tours and shopping. Simply download the discount page to your phone and show the discount or use the code when booking. Downloadable maps to all major tourism destinations including Perth, Fremantle, Rottnest Island, Perth Hills, Mandurah, Scarborough and Western Australia. Plus download rail and free CAT bus routes. Link directly through to Perth’s attractions, tours, car hire, events and activities. To complement the App, please pick up your free copy of the Hello Perth Visitor Guide Book and printed maps from Perth Airport, Visitor Centres and at over 200 destinations throughout Perth.
Stories Unseen | Explore More
Experience places like never before with self-guided audio tours. Virtual guides automatically provide historical context and fascinating anecdotes as you explore points of interest at your own pace. Works offline using GPS, allowing you to discover more at any time.
- Audio and immersive narration
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Social media integration
- Extended stays at points of interest
- Offline GPS functionality
- Curated walking and driving tours
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Stories Unseen is the clever way to experience places differently through curated, self-guided tours. Be immersed in engaging stories told by our charismatic companions that put the past, present and future in the palm of your hand, and explore more. HOW IT WORKS: Your virtual tour guide, an audio narrator, pops up automatically as you walk or drive. But, Stories Unseen is much more than just an audio tour. As you get close to points of interest, our friendly virtual tour, Lizzy and Riley, bring each location to life providing historical context and fascinating anecdotes. You can choose to visit all points of interest, change the order, or complete our tours over multiple days – as many times as you want! Unlike a fully guided tour, you decide when and how long to stay at each stop. WHAT’S INCLUDED: > AUDIO & IMMERSIVE NARRATION. Stories Unseen’s engaging virtual tour guides, Lizzy and Riley, bring each location to life providing historical context and fascinating anecdotes. > TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION. Using any compatible device, Stories Unseen guides seamlessly from one stop to the next with maps, media and commentary on demand. > SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION. See, create and capture moments as they happen with shareable immersive media and interactive experiences. > EXTENDED STAYS. Spend longer at the places that pique your interest and discover more of what’s on offer. Savour the culture of hidden alleys, cosy cafes and wide open spaces. OUR TOURS: Perth cultural and historical walking tours > Perth Historical Pub Crawl > Perth Boom-and-Bust > Murder and Macabre true crime tour > Enterprising Women of Western Australia Perth driving tours – > Perth to Pinnacles – a day trip along the Indian Ocean Drive from central Perth to the Pinnacles includes Yanchep National Park, Lancelin, the Pinnacles and Cervantes. GOOD TO KNOW: > Works offline using GPS – no wifi or mobile internet required once travelling. > All walking tours can be accessed by public transport. > We are a recognised Quality Tourism Accredited Business and are members of regional tourism advocacy groups. > Stories Unseen originally launched in 2020 as Dark Stry. We’re now exploring more with a series of niche tours for all ages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hello Perth at none against Stories Unseen | Explore More's 6. Hello Perth also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads 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
Both are free to download. Stories Unseen | Explore More sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Hello Perth asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hello Perth ships an update fortnightly, Stories Unseen | Explore More every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 20, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hello Perth | Stories Unseen | Explore More |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maximus Agency Pty Ltd | CHESSHILL CONSULTING PTY LTD |
Customer experience
Hello Perth
Stories Unseen | Explore More
In-app purchases
Hello Perth
No in-app purchases
Stories Unseen | Explore More
- WA Enterprising Women$14.99
- Perth Historical Pub Crawl$14.99
- Perth Boom and Bust$14.99
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- Murder and Macabre: Perth CBD$14.99
- Your Adelaide Adventure$14.99
- Perth to Pinnacles$24.99
Questions
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