Hidden Exeter vs Discover Stroud Trails
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hidden Exeter
Explore Exeter's history with engaging audio-guided tours led by historical characters. Navigate the city using a unique geolocated map that lets you switch between modern and 1587 views. Discover major sites and hidden gems, with expert insights from leading historians.
- Audio-guided tours by historical characters
- Geolocated historical map (modern & 1587)
- On-location or remote use
- Expert historical insights
- Explore major sites and hidden areas
- Switch between map views
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Get a unique perspective on Exeter’s major sites, and discover places off the beaten path. Available in English and German. - Audio-guided tours led by historical characters Explore Exeter through the eyes of a Renaissance guide, who links the places you visit to stories from their own life and times. - Walk through Exeter using a geolocated historical map Navigate the streets of Exeter toggling between a modern map and a superb map from 1587. - Use on location, or off site On site, you trigger stories with GPS as you move through the city – or sit back and let your fingers do the walking by tapping on story points. - Expert insights Our stories have been created by leading historians, who provide extra insights at every point. - Features - Audio tour led by a Renaissance guide - Explore major sites and hidden parts of the city - Switch between an interactive historical and modern-day map - Visit points in any order or follow recommended routes - Get insights from the historians behind the app at every point “Hidden Cities” is the result of a three year (2019-22) collaborative research project “Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present” funded by the Humanities in the European Research Area (HERA). ****** Entdecken Sie Exeter auf eine neue Art und Weise. Verfügbar auf Deutsch und Englisch. - Geführte Audio-Touren durch historische Personen Erleben Sie Exeter durch die Augen eines Stadtbewohners der Epoche Frühe Neuzeit: er führt Sie zu bedeutenden Orten seiner Zeit und erzählt dazugehörige Geschichten. - Spaziergang durch Exeter mit einer geolokalisierten historischen Karte Finden Sie Ihre Wege in der Stadt mithilfe einer aktuellen Stadtkarte und einer Stadtkarte des Jahres 1587. - Nutzung vor Ort und aus der Ferne In Exeter werden die Geschichten mittels GPS-Ortung aktiviert, wenn Sie sich im Stadtraum bewegen. Zugleich ist die Tour auch virtuell erlebbar: online. - Experten-Einblicke Die ausgewählten Geschichten stammen von renommierten Historikern. - Ausstattung - Begeben Sie sich auf eine Audio-Tour mit einer historischen Person. - Entdecken Sie Sehenswürdigkeiten und versteckte Geschichten der Stadt. - Wechseln Sie interaktiv zwischen einer aktuellen und einer historischen Stadtkarte. - Besuchen Sie die ausgewählten Orte nach eigener Präferenz oder in der vorgeschlagenen Reihenfolge. - Erleben Sie an jedem Ort Experten-Einblicke von Historikern. „Hidden Cities“ ist ein Ergebnis eines dreijährigen Verbund-Forschungsprojektes (2019-2022) mit dem Titel „Public Renaissance: Urban Cultures of Public Space between Early Modern Europe and the Present“. Gefördert wurde das Projekt von „Humanities in the European Research Area“ (HERA).
Discover Stroud Trails
Discover local attractions, history, and natural beauty with curated walks and guides. Explore themed trails and seasonal routes to uncover hidden gems in the area, perfect for both residents and visitors.
- Explore local attractions
- Curated walks and guides
- Themed trails (art, history, nature)
- Seasonal trail updates
- Discover hidden gems
- Local stories and information
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Explore the hidden gems in your town. Navigate winding street, marvel at breath-taking scenery and immerse yourself in the culture and history all around you. This free and easy to use app will allow you to discover towns around the Stroud District like never before. Walks and guides throughout the area, highlighting attractions, useful information, and local stories while allowing you to explore the natural beauty around you. Whether you have lived in the area all your life or are just visiting, this app aims to show local residents undiscovered aspects of the area and provide a tool to introduce visitors to the location for the first time. Find a trail that speaks to you. New themed trail will be added to cater to your interests, such as art, history, nature, food and drink, shopping, and much more. Also keep a look out for our special seasonal trails, updated throughout the year. Stroud District is an environmentally conscious district so where possible please walk or cycle to your destination. Remember to tag @strouddisrictcouncil in your photos and let us know which trails or themes you would like to see next. Have fun exploring the wonderful area that is the Stroud District.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Discover Stroud Trails at every 2 months against Hidden Exeter's every 5 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hidden Exeter ships an update every 5 months, Discover Stroud Trails every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Hidden Exeter | Discover Stroud Trails |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Exeter | Calvium Ltd |
Customer experience
Hidden Exeter
Discover Stroud Trails
In-app purchases
Hidden Exeter
No in-app purchases
Discover Stroud Trails
No in-app purchases
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