# ExploreHere vs Visit Baraboo!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visit Baraboo! at none against ExploreHere's 18. Visit Baraboo! also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). ExploreHere's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (797 vs 39). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ExploreHere sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Visit Baraboo! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Visit Baraboo! holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 797 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, Visit Baraboo! every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | Visit Baraboo! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews) | **[4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-baraboo/id1507979113/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **797** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Baraboo Area Chamber of Commerce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507979112) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app transforms your drives into engaging audio journeys. It automatically plays stories about historic landmarks and hidden places as you travel, allowing for a hands-free and immersive discovery experience.

**Highlights:** Hands-free audio stories, Automatic landmark discovery, Walking and driving tours, Offline access (Pro), Nearby history alerts, Save favorite stops (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $3.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $4.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $10.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $16.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $25.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime | $60.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime | $90.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept for discovering historical markers while traveling
- 📚 Comprehensive historical information and educational content
- 🗺️ Effective for road trips and exploring unfamiliar areas
- 🎧 CarPlay integration for hands-free listening
- 👥 Excellent customer support and developer responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Automatic charging and paywall frustration
- 🔐 Mandatory email/login requirement for basic use
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🗣️ Robotic voice quality for audio descriptions
- 🗺️ Dark map roads difficult to read

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when viewing multiple items
- Crashes on app launch/opening
- Continuous tracking feature not working on iPhone
- CarPlay compatibility issues
- Audio descriptions cut off mid-sentence

**Requested features**

- Automatic audio reading when passing markers for drivers
- City-based browsing instead of marker name search
- Improved voice quality and complete audio descriptions
- Better map visibility with lighter road colors
- Automatic location detection on app launch


### Visit Baraboo!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visit-baraboo/id1507979113)

Explore the natural beauty and historic attractions of Baraboo, Wisconsin. This app helps you discover local businesses, plan your itinerary with custom trip lists, and stay updated on upcoming events and festivals.

**Highlights:** Discover local attractions, View upcoming events, Create custom trip itineraries, Share plans with friends, Explore natural vistas and bluffs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExploreHere free?

ExploreHere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Visit Baraboo! free?

Visit Baraboo! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ExploreHere or Visit Baraboo!?

Visit Baraboo! is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while Visit Baraboo! averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or Visit Baraboo! have ads?

Neither ExploreHere nor Visit Baraboo! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExploreHere or Visit Baraboo!?

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, and Visit Baraboo! every 3 months. Most recently, ExploreHere was updated on October 15, 2026 and Visit Baraboo! on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*