Explorin SoCal vs UrbexMax
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explorin SoCal
Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path locations in Southern California. Find unique spots like abandoned buildings and ocean caves with detailed descriptions, images, and directions.
- Discover low-key exploration spots
- Find abandoned buildings
- Locate caves by the ocean
- View location images
- Get detailed descriptions
- Receive directions
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"Explorin Socal" is a app where you can find all of the lowkey Explorin spots around you, thats if you live in Southern California Of course. The places range from Abandoned buildings to Caves by the Ocean. Each Location pinpoint will provide you with a Image of the Place, a description of the place, and directions.
UrbexMax
Discover over 7,000 abandoned locations across Europe with detailed information, GPS coordinates, and an interactive map. Track your explorations, save favorites, and mark visited places. New content is added weekly.
- Discover 7,000+ abandoned locations
- GPS coordinates for navigation
- Detailed location information
- Interactive map with filters
- Track visited places and favorites
- Community-added fresh content
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Explore the hidden world of abandoned places with UrbexMax - your ultimate urban exploration companion. DISCOVER ABANDONED LOCATIONS Browse through 7,000+ carefully documented abandoned locations across Europe. From forgotten factories and eerie hospitals to mysterious castles and decaying mansions - find your next adventure with ease. GPS COORDINATES Get exact GPS coordinates for every location. Navigate directly to abandoned places using your favorite maps app. No more searching endlessly - we take you straight there. DETAILED INFORMATION Each location includes: • High-quality photos • GPS coordinates • Location status (open/closed) • Access information • Community tips and updates INTERACTIVE MAP Explore locations on an interactive map. Filter by country, category, or status. See what's nearby and plan your exploration route. TRACK YOUR ADVENTURES • Save locations to your favorites • Mark places as visited • Build your personal exploration history FRESH CONTENT Our community adds new locations every week. There's always somewhere new to discover. PREMIUM ACCESS Unlock unlimited access to all 7,000+ GPS coordinates with Premium: • Weekly, Monthly, or Yearly plans • Access on all your devices • Cancel anytime Whether you're a photographer seeking unique backdrops, a history enthusiast, or an adventurer looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences - UrbexMax is your gateway to exploration. Download now and start your urban exploration journey! Note: Always explore responsibly. Respect private property, follow local laws, and prioritize safety. UrbexMax provides information only - users are responsible for their own actions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explorin SoCal at 68% against UrbexMax's 0%. Explorin SoCal also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (136 vs 3). UrbexMax's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Explorin SoCal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UrbexMax sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Explorin SoCal holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explorin SoCal has 136 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Explorin SoCal's written reviews are positive against 0% of UrbexMax's.
Explorin SoCal ships an update every 8 days, UrbexMax every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explorin SoCal | UrbexMax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (136 ratings) — better | 1.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 136 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Harrison | UrbexVault |
Customer experience
Explorin SoCal
UrbexMax
Bugs and requests
Explorin SoCal
Reported bugs
2 issues- Pictures of locations never show up
- App doesn't show where to go if not in LA
Requested features
3 requests- Update more frequently
- Add more locations in Pomona/West Covina/Ontario area
- Add more locations outside of California
UrbexMax
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Explorin SoCal
- Remove Ads$0.99
UrbexMax
- UrbexMax PRO - Finland$1.991 Month
- UrbexMax PRO - Sweden2 variants$1.991 Month
- UrbexMax PRO - United States$3.991 Month
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- UrbexMax PRO - Spain$3.991 Month
- UrbexMax Weekly$6.997 Days
- UrbexMax PRO - Benelux$9.991 Month
- UrbexMax PRO - Finland$22.991 Year
- UrbexMax PRO - United States$44.991 Year
- UrbexMax PRO - Benelux$119.991 Year
