Comparison

Explorial vs Wanderway

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

Wanderway

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With Wanderway, embark on an unforgettable urban adventure with your friends and family. Wanderway offers a variety of engaging riddles, each meticulously crafted to enhance your exploration of a city. With each riddle, discover the stories behind the city's most iconic monuments. But there's more... You'll also get access to comprehensive self-guided tour guides, brimming with fascinating facts about the city. Whether you're a seasoned local or a curious traveler, Wanderway leads you through captivating puzzles and fun activities. Engage in the thrill of problem-solving and teamwork while gaining a deeper appreciation for the unique culture and heritage of your city. How does it work? Tackle the riddles and accumulate points to complete your mission. Each monument unveils a new task to solve. And the mission? Each city brings a unique challenge! Whether it's to win the Grand Explorer Prize or to find a hidden antidote, you're in control, exploring the city at your own pace. Wanderway is ideal for those seeking a fun, educational, and interactive way to experience urban landscapes. Gather your team, step outside, and get ready to unearth the mysteries and beauty of your city, one riddle at a time. Ready to explore the city? Hit that 'Install' button and start your adventure!

Screenshots

Explorial4 screens
Wanderway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wanderway at none against Explorial's 17. Wanderway also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 16 one-off in-app purchases. Wanderway asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explorial ships an update every 2 months, Wanderway fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Explorial versus Wanderway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplorialWanderway
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExplorial GmbHHILLION MARIE HILLION

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Explorial

One-time16
  • Ticket (1x)$8.99
  • Ticket (1x)$11.99
  • Ticket (2x)$13.99
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  • Ticket (2x)$15.99
  • Ticket (2x)2 variants$17.99
  • Ticket (3x)$20.99
  • Ticket (2x)$23.99
  • Ticket (3x)$23.99
  • Ticket (2x)$24.99
  • Ticket (3x)$24.99
  • Ticket (3x)$26.99
  • Ticket (4x)$27.99
  • Ticket (5x)$29.99
  • Ticket (4x)$36.99
  • Ticket (3x)$39.99
  • Ticket (4x)$49.99
None

Wanderway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explorial free?
Explorial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wanderway free?
Wanderway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explorial or Wanderway have ads?
Neither Explorial nor Wanderway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explorial or Wanderway?
Explorial ships an update every 2 months, and Wanderway fortnightly. Most recently, Explorial was updated on October 7, 2026 and Wanderway on October 6, 2026.

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