# Secluded vs My Spot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: My Spot at 100% against Secluded's 51%. My Spot also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Secluded's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (336 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Spot sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Secluded asks for nothing beyond the download.

My Spot holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Secluded has 336 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Secluded's written reviews are positive against 100% of My Spot's.

Secluded ships an update every 3 weeks, My Spot weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Secluded | My Spot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-spot-exploration/id1613618373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **336** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 50.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ryan Ramsdell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153926824) | [Isaac Paschall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613618375) |

## What reviewers say

### Secluded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/secluded/id1519558496)

Discover private, secluded locations nearby for relaxation, photography, or dining. View photos, check pet safety, and learn about amenities like restrooms and trash cans. Users can also report police presence and contribute their own spot discoveries.

**Highlights:** Find secluded places, View photos of locations, Check pet safety, See available amenities, Report police activity, Submit new spots, Comment on spots

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app concept
- 🚀 Useful for finding secluded spots
- 💡 Ability to report police activity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔥 Intrusive ads that can't be skipped
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location sharing

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes and crashes
- Unable to add new spots or locations
- App becomes unresponsive and unusable

**Requested features**

- Add ability to upload photos from camera roll
- Implement a paid version with no ads
- Allow users to delete or edit their own pins
- Add a social feature to connect with other users


### My Spot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-spot-exploration/id1613618373)

Discover and share unique locations with a community of explorers. Save spots with photos, create playlists, and get directions. Explore virtually in AR or check the weather before you go.

**Highlights:** Save spots with photos and coordinates, Share spots with friends, Discover community-posted spots, Create spot playlists, AR virtual exploration, Get directions to spots, Check spot weather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week Spot Boost | $0.99 | one-time |
| My Spot Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Secluded free?

Secluded is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is My Spot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Secluded or My Spot?

My Spot is rated higher. Secluded averages 3.9 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while My Spot averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do Secluded or My Spot have ads?

Both Secluded and My Spot show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Secluded or My Spot?

Secluded ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Spot weekly. Most recently, Secluded was updated on November 3, 2026 and My Spot 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.*