# ExploreHere vs HearHere History

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ExploreHere at 809 against HearHere History's 6. ExploreHere also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and chart position (#59 vs unranked). HearHere History's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, 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 HearHere History sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ExploreHere holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 809 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ExploreHere's written reviews are positive against 75% of HearHere History's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, HearHere History fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ExploreHere | HearHere History |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (809 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearhere-history/id6757725839/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **809** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#59** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) | [Sina Sima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868534080) |

## What reviewers say

### ExploreHere

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### HearHere History

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hearhere-history/id6757725839)

Discover the history of any location with an AI-powered guide. Hear unique stories, ask questions, and explore the past through interactive features. Perfect for travelers and curious locals alike.

**Highlights:** AI-powered historical narration, Choose from multiple narrator personas, On This Day historical facts, Time Machine historical exploration, Ask follow-up history questions, History trivia quizzes, Save and share favorite stories

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ExploreHere free?

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

### Is HearHere History free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ExploreHere or HearHere History?

ExploreHere is rated higher. ExploreHere averages 4.7 out of 5 from 809 ratings, while HearHere History averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do ExploreHere or HearHere History have ads?

Neither ExploreHere nor HearHere History shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ExploreHere or HearHere History?

ExploreHere ships an update every 10 days, and HearHere History fortnightly. Most recently, ExploreHere was updated on October 29, 2026 and HearHere History 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.*