# ExploreHere vs HEAR about HERE

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HEAR about HERE at none against ExploreHere's 18. HEAR about HERE also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.4). ExploreHere's advantage is ratings volume (797 vs 3) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

HEAR about HERE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 797 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | HEAR about HERE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-about-here/id1603992088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **797** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Victor Cardona](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603992090) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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


### HEAR about HERE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hear-about-here/id1603992088)

Discover historical stories and points of interest around you using geolocation. Explore audio tours or create your own narratives about local places and events.

**Highlights:** Geolocation-based discovery, Historical audio tales, Interactive map, GEOAudio near you, QR code scanning, Audio tour collections, Custom tour creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExploreHere free?

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

### Is HEAR about HERE free?

HEAR about HERE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ExploreHere or HEAR about HERE?

HEAR about HERE is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 797 ratings, while HEAR about HERE averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or HEAR about HERE have ads?

Neither ExploreHere nor HEAR about HERE shows ads.

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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.*