CHRNBL vs LostUrbex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CHRNBL
Explore the historical and cultural legacy of Chornobyl with this practical guide. Discover interactive maps, augmented reality experiences, and archived media. Get ready for a real trip with travel instructions and ticket information.
- Informational section with news and history
- Articles on cultural heritage and personal stories
- Interactive map of the Exclusion Zone
- Augmented reality 3D models of locations and items
- Media library with archived materials
- Guided virtual tours
- Real travel preparation and ticket information
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The app enables free access to the historical and cultural legacy of Chornobyl. We want this app to become a practical guide for tourists and those curious about the Exclusion Zone today. - Informational section with News about the current situation in the Exclusion Zone; History; Fakes exposure; Creators page - Articles about the cultural heritage of Chornobyl, personal stories and artistic image of the topic; - Discover the Map of the Exclusion Zone, read on locations within and get an additional interactive content about those spots; - AR mode would allow you to explore replicas of either full locations or items from the places in 3D by placing it in your environment; - Media library with archived materials and exclusive content; - Guided routes for virtual visit to the Exclusion Zone; - Instruction on how to get ready for a real travel and information on buying tickets online and choosing professional guides. The project is supported by the Ukranian Cultural Foundation. The app and creators vision may differ or not fully resemble the UCF viewpoint.
LostUrbex
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An app where you can visit abandoned buildings research or explore
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHRNBL at none against LostUrbex's 1. CHRNBL also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. LostUrbex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CHRNBL asks for nothing beyond the download.
CHRNBL ships an update every 2 weeks, LostUrbex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CHRNBL | LostUrbex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 342 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerii Korshunov | Sven Kraus |
In-app purchases
CHRNBL
No in-app purchases
LostUrbex
- Country/Region$0.99
