Comparison

Shelter vs PickPath

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

Head to head
About

Shelter

Explore authentic programming on architecture, urban planning, and the built environment. Access award-winning films, exclusive series, and curated collections from renowned architects and designers. The channel plants a tree for every subscriber monthly.

Highlights
  • High-quality architecture programming
  • Award-winning feature films
  • Exclusive Shelter Originals
  • Episodic series and shorts
  • Curated film library
  • Focus on small space living
  • Exploration of sustainable solutions
Features
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“Miles away from the bombast of HGTV-style reality TV.” - Bloomberg Architecture should inspire you. But most design content has been hijacked by repetitive, reality-style television. Shelter is the only channel in the world bringing you high-quality, authentic programming on architecture, urban planning, and the built environment. Showcasing award winning feature films, exclusive Shelter Originals, episodic series and shorts, along with dedicated channels such as the Michael Blackwood Architecture Collection, The Design Emotive, 9 Sekunden, Never Too Small, Dwell and green magazine. Shelter’s curated film library will keep you entertained, creative and inspired. Learn from the great Starchitects such as Zaha Hadid, John Lautner, Harry Seidler and Tadao Ando. Delve into small space living with titles like Tiny Spaces, Shipping Home, Small is Beautiful, Never Too Small and Microtopia. Explore sustainable solutions with A Simpler Way, Life Off Grid, Living the Change and The Mill. Handpicked for you by the team at Shelter, no algorithms here. Shelter also brings you exclusive Originals that you won’t find anywhere else, such as popular debut series Inspired Architecture. "Each installment of Inspired Architecture is small but perfectly formed." - The Sydney Morning Herald And because our planet is the home we all share, Shelter plants a tree for every subscriber, every month. Get Inspired Now!Get Inspired Now. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Shelter on a monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://watch.shelter.stream/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.shelter.stream/privacy

About

PickPath

Discover and engage with location-based experiences directly from your mobile device. Explore unique adventures tied to real-world places.

Highlights
  • Location-based experiences
  • Mobile discovery
  • Interactive adventures
  • Real-world integration
Features
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Take part in location based experiences from your mobile device.

Screenshots

Shelter4 screens
PickPath2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PickPath at none against Shelter's 3. PickPath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Shelter's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Shelter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. PickPath asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PickPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shelter has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shelter ships an update every 2 months, PickPath every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Shelter versus PickPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShelterPickPath
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShelterInWorld Limited

Customer experience

Shelter

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%

PickPath

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shelter

Subscriptions2
  • Shelter Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Shelter Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shelter - 599$5.99
None

PickPath

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shelter free?
Shelter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PickPath free?
PickPath is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shelter or PickPath?
PickPath is rated higher. Shelter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while PickPath averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Shelter or PickPath have ads?
Neither Shelter nor PickPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shelter or PickPath?
Shelter ships an update every 2 months, and PickPath every 6 weeks. Most recently, Shelter was updated on November 3, 2026 and PickPath on November 3, 2026.

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