CHRNBL vs uMaps
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.
uMaps
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uMaps is a field map for urban explorers — the abandoned world, mapped and documented by the community. Discover documented ruins near you: hospitals, forts, factories, mines, theme parks, and ghost towns, each with photos, hazards, difficulty, and honest access notes that lead with legal routes first. A LOCATION MODEL THAT PROTECTS SITES Public pins are deliberately approximate. Exact coordinates and access notes unlock as you earn community reputation by documenting sites and logging visits — not by paying. Fragile places stay with explorers who've shown they document responsibly. FIELD-READY • Browse 185,000+ documented sites across 60+ countries • Log your visits with ratings and condition reports • Save spots and build lists for your next trip • Submit new sites — photos are stripped of GPS metadata on your device UMAPS PRO The app is free to browse, log, and submit. An optional uMaps Pro subscription adds: • Satellite map layer for scouting approaches • Rank the index by top-rated and most-logged • Unlimited saves and custom lists uMaps Pro is auto-renewing: $5.99/month or $35.99/year, each with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Pro never unlocks exact locations — safety-sensitive coordinates always stay earned. uMaps documents existing sites and does not encourage unlawful entry. Always follow posted laws; decaying structures are dangerous and you alone own the decision to step inside. Terms of Use (EULA): https://umaps.xyz/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://umaps.xyz/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CHRNBL at none against uMaps's 2. CHRNBL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. uMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. CHRNBL asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CHRNBL | uMaps |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 342 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Valerii Korshunov | EFN Group LLC |
In-app purchases
CHRNBL
No in-app purchases
uMaps
- uMaps Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
- uMaps Pro — Annual3 Days trial$35.991 Year








