# Explorin SoCal vs UrbexMax

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorin SoCal | UrbexMax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorin-socal/id1523444177/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexmax/id6757018918/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **136** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Harrison](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523444179) | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) |

## What reviewers say

### Explorin SoCal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorin-socal/id1523444177)

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.

**Highlights:** Discover low-key exploration spots, Find abandoned buildings, Locate caves by the ocean, View location images, Get detailed descriptions, Receive directions

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cool concept for exploring
- 👍 Great for finding things to do
- 👍 Good for adventurous people
- 👍 Awesome for photoshoots
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📍 Only shows LA locations
- 📍 Limited to California
- 📍 Not helpful outside CA
- 📍 Nothing shows up elsewhere
- 📍 Basic and well-known places

**Reported bugs**

- Pictures of locations never show up
- App doesn't show where to go if not in LA

**Requested features**

- Update more frequently
- Add more locations in Pomona/West Covina/Ontario area
- Add more locations outside of California


### UrbexMax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexmax/id6757018918)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UrbexMax PRO - Finland | $1.99 | per month |
| UrbexMax PRO - Sweden | $1.99 | per month |
| UrbexMax PRO - United States | $3.99 | per month |
| UrbexMax PRO - Spain | $3.99 | per month |
| UrbexMax Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| UrbexMax PRO - Benelux | $9.99 | per month |
| UrbexMax PRO - Finland | $22.99 | per year |
| UrbexMax PRO - United States | $44.99 | per year |
| UrbexMax PRO - Benelux | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorin SoCal free?

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

### Is UrbexMax free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Explorin SoCal or UrbexMax?

Explorin SoCal is rated higher. Explorin SoCal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 136 ratings, while UrbexMax averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Explorin SoCal or UrbexMax have ads?

Explorin SoCal shows ads; UrbexMax does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explorin SoCal or UrbexMax?

Explorin SoCal ships an update every 8 days, and UrbexMax every 2 days. Most recently, Explorin SoCal was updated on September 19, 2026 and UrbexMax on October 8, 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.*