# ExploreHere vs BigfootMap

The clearest difference is price: ExploreHere at Free against BigfootMap's $2.99. ExploreHere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (64% vs 30%). BigfootMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ExploreHere is free to download; BigfootMap costs $2.99 up front. ExploreHere sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. BigfootMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

ExploreHere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 797 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of ExploreHere's written reviews are positive against 30% of BigfootMap's.

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, BigfootMap every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | BigfootMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews)** | [3.0 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfootmap/id1580896621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **797** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 30.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | #195 |
| Size | 160 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Think Outside, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580896623) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

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

**Currently charting:** #63 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


### BigfootMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bigfootmap/id1580896621)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

This app serves as an interactive mapping tool for Bigfoot enthusiasts and researchers. It allows users to submit and document sightings in a standardized format to build a global, crowd-sourced database for understanding Bigfoot behavior and population.

**Highlights:** Interactive Bigfoot mapping tool, Crowd-sourced sighting database, Standardized data capture, Submit and document sightings, Global research utility

**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 BigfootMap free?

BigfootMap costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ExploreHere or BigfootMap?

ExploreHere is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while BigfootMap averages 3.0 from 28 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or BigfootMap have ads?

Neither ExploreHere nor BigfootMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExploreHere or BigfootMap?

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, and BigfootMap every 29 months. Most recently, ExploreHere was updated on September 24, 2026 and BigfootMap on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ExploreHere or BigfootMap?

ExploreHere currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and BigfootMap at #195. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*