Comparison

Explorial vs World City Trail

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Explorial

Explore cities by solving interactive puzzles and challenges on foot. This game offers a fun and engaging way to discover new places, earning points as you go. It's designed for groups and can be played at your own pace, taking around 1-2 hours to complete a tour.

Highlights
  • Interactive puzzle solving
  • City exploration
  • Point collection system
  • Self-paced gameplay
  • Group activity
  • Discover new cities
Features
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Solve puzzles. Have fun. Get to know the city. Explorial is an interactive and challenging game in which the objective is to collect as many points as possible as a group. You explore the city on foot and get points for solving different types of tasks. Whether you know your way around the city or are just visiting, with Explorial you are guaranteed to get to know the city in a new way. To start a trail, you will need a smartphone with an active internet connection, the free Explorial app, and a valid ticket for each player. With the ticket you can start the game immediately. No reservation is necessary. You can explore the city at your own pace. The game is not limited in time. Typically, it takes about 1-2 hours.

About

World City Trail

Transform your phone into a personal city guide. This app blends scavenger hunts with audio tours, letting you explore landmarks and hidden gems at your own pace. Discover local stories and enjoy full freedom with no fixed times.

Highlights
  • Interactive scavenger hunt with puzzles
  • Professional audio guide for landmarks
  • Customizable routes
  • Local legends and tips
  • Play at your own pace
  • Multi-language support
Features
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A New Way to Discover the City! Transform your smartphone into your personal guide! World City Trail combines the thrill of a scavenger hunt with the depth of a self-guided walking tour. Explore at your own pace, on your own terms. Features: Interactive Scavenger Hunt: Solve 10 challenging puzzles to unlock the city's top landmarks and hidden gems. Optional Voice Narration: Don't just look—listen, or read at your own pace. Discover the history and stories behind every stop. Fully Customizable Route: Start anywhere. Change the order of checkpoints to fit your location or schedule. Local Legends & Tips: Discover authentic artisan shops and hidden stories that only the locals know. Total Freedom: No fixed times. Start, pause, and resume whenever you want. Your tour never expires. Global Accessibility: 6+ Languages Included: Play and listen in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Dutch. (Additional languages like Portuguese, Czech, Romanian, Chinese, Greek, Polish and more available in selected cities). One Price, One Device: Your purchase unlocks the full experience for this city on your current device. No hidden fees or subscriptions. How it works: Unlock the city and select your preferred language. Solve the riddles to navigate between locations. Listen to the stories as you arrive at each landmark. Explore at your own pace—stop for a coffee and resume anytime!

Screenshots

Explorial4 screens
World City Trail4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: World City Trail at 4.4 against Explorial's 3.3. World City Trail also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (92% vs 69%). Explorial's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Explorial sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and World City Trail sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

World City Trail holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: World City Trail has 44 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Explorial's written reviews are positive against 92% of World City Trail's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explorial ships an update every 2 months, World City Trail every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Explorial versus World City Trail: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplorialWorld City Trail
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings)4.4 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings744 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExplorial GmbHWorld City Trail PTE LTD

Customer experience

Explorial

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative25.0%

World City Trail

All ratings44 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral2.3%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews144 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.1%
Negative6.3%

Bugs and requests

Explorial

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

World City Trail

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • App won't load
  • Code expired
  • Login issues
  • Glitch in one question
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  • App freezes
  • Inaccurate maps on iPad
  • Last question skipped
  • Outdated clues/photos
  • Incorrect answers
  • Unclear answer format
  • App doesn't detect starting point
  • Claims lack of internet despite good connection

Requested features

6 requests
  • More challenging puzzles
  • More specific information about monuments
  • Improved hint system
  • Offline mode
  • More interactive elements
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  • Better translation quality

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Explorial

One-time9
  • Ticket (2x)$13.99
  • Ticket (2x)$15.99
  • Ticket (2x)2 variants$17.99
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  • Ticket (3x)$20.99
  • Ticket (2x)$23.99
  • Ticket (2x)$24.99
  • Ticket (3x)$24.99
  • Ticket (3x)$26.99
  • Ticket (4x)$36.99
10 purchases

World City Trail

One-time10
  • Nuremberg Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Strasbourg Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Vienna Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
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  • Zurich Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Rome Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Munich Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Bruges Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Verona Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99
  • Central Park Escape Adventure$12.99
  • Charleston Scavenger Hunt & Tour$12.99

Questions

Is Explorial free?
Explorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is World City Trail free?
World City Trail is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Explorial or World City Trail?
World City Trail is rated higher. Explorial averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while World City Trail averages 4.4 from 44 ratings.
Do Explorial or World City Trail have ads?
Neither Explorial nor World City Trail shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explorial or World City Trail?
Explorial ships an update every 2 months, and World City Trail every 2 weeks. Most recently, Explorial was updated on November 3, 2026 and World City Trail on November 3, 2026.

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