# ExploreHere vs Whatshalfway

The clearest difference is ads: ExploreHere at none against Whatshalfway's shown. ExploreHere also leads on chart position (#92 vs unranked). Whatshalfway's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ExploreHere sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Whatshalfway sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ExploreHere against 4.7 for Whatshalfway. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 810 and 704 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ExploreHere's written reviews are positive against 60% of Whatshalfway's.

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, Whatshalfway every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | Whatshalfway |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (810 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews) | **[4.7 (704 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatshalfway/id1642536395/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **810** | 704 |
| Positive reviews | **66.7% of reviews** | 59.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Whatshalfway Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642536397) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

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

**Currently charting:** #92 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $4.00 | 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 | $35.99 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $60.00 | 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


### Whatshalfway

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whatshalfway/id1642536395)

Easily find convenient meeting spots or rest stops halfway between two locations worldwide.  Split journeys by time or distance, search for specific venue types, and share meeting points with friends.  Ideal for planning lunches, road trips, or breaks.

**Highlights:** Find halfway meeting points, Split journeys by time or distance, Search for specific venue types, Share meeting points with friends, Add multiple stops for long journeys, Works worldwide

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version - 3 months | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version - 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient
- 🚀 Very helpful
- 💡 Great concept
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Useful for road trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited functionality without paying
- 🐛 Returned zero results
- 🐛 False information
- 🐛 Alternative route not available
- 🔒 Paid feature hidden behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps prompting to upgrade to pro version
- Inaccurate distance and travel time information

**Requested features**

- Display a line of equidistance rather than a single point
- Allow more than 2 meeting points
- Include traffic information for future timeframes
- Add train and bus route options
- Provide option to choose preferred map app for directions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExploreHere free?

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

### Is Whatshalfway free?

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

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

Whatshalfway is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 810 ratings, while Whatshalfway averages 4.7 from 704 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or Whatshalfway have ads?

Whatshalfway shows ads; ExploreHere does not.

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

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, and Whatshalfway every 2 days. Most recently, ExploreHere was updated on November 3, 2026 and Whatshalfway on November 3, 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.*