# ExploreHere vs Plate

ExploreHere and Plate both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Plate's written reviews are positive against 67% of ExploreHere's. ExploreHere's advantage is ratings volume (809 vs 5) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ExploreHere sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month and Plate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for Plate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 809 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of ExploreHere's written reviews are positive against 100% of Plate's.

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, Plate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | Plate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-o/id6739163428/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#71** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Richard Witherspoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690898003) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

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

**Currently charting:** #71 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


### Plate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plate-o/id6739163428)

Embark on a license plate collecting adventure across the United States. Track your discoveries, build your collection, and visualize your road trips on an interactive map. Perfect for travelers and families seeking fun on the go.

**Highlights:** Track license plates and locations, Build and complete plate collections, Organize plates by trips, Interactive U.S. map visualization, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExploreHere free?

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

### Is Plate free?

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

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

ExploreHere is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while Plate averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or Plate have ads?

Neither ExploreHere nor Plate shows ads.

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

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, and Plate every 5 weeks. Most recently, ExploreHere was updated on October 26, 2026 and Plate on October 24, 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.*