Comparison

ExploreMap for Wikipedia vs Lector

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

Head to head
About

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

Discover nearby landmarks, historical sites, and hidden gems in any city with this interactive map guide. Get quick Wikipedia summaries and photos for each location, perfect for planning trips or exploring your surroundings.

Highlights
  • Discover nearby points of interest
  • Wikipedia summaries and photos
  • Trip planning tool
  • Self-guided tour creation
  • Random location search
  • Explore global locations
Features
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Your personal city guide, with content from Wikipedia. Point your map at any city and instantly discover the landmarks, historical sites, and hidden gems nearby. Every location comes with a short summary, photos, and optional audio narration, making it perfect for sightseeing, trip planning, or simply exploring the world around you. Explore Anywhere, Anytime Turn your device into a personal travel guide. ExploreMap brings you points of interest nearby or across the world. Move the map, search your location, or let the app surprise you with hidden gems in random cities. From cultural attractions to iconic landmarks, discover places you never knew existed! Perfect for Every Adventure - Weekend Explorers: Find interesting spots in your city to spice up your weekend plans. - Travel Enthusiasts: Plan your next adventure and uncover must-see locations before you even arrive. - Commuters: Learn something new on your daily route with surprising historical facts. - Families: Explore fun, educational locations perfect for family day trips. - History Buffs: Dive deeper into historical landmarks and cultural heritage. - Students: Use the app as an educational tool for geography, history, and beyond. Your Custom Sightseeing Guide - Explore your way: Search nearby points of interest, or move the map to find places across the globe. - Summaries from Wikipedia: A short description and photos are fetched automatically for each landmark. - Build your own tour: Collect the stops you want, put them in the order you like, and tick them off as you go. - Random location search: Not sure where to go? Try the random search for a unique adventure in any city. - Audio narration: Listen to summaries as you walk, completely hands-free. Free to Start ExploreMap is free to download and start exploring. Optional premium upgrades unlock more features. Start exploring today and uncover a world of wonders! Location summaries are drawn from Wikipedia and made available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/). Wikipedia is a trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation. ExploreMap is an independent app and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Wikimedia Foundation. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Lector

Features
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Το Lector είναι ο πιο εκπληκτικός ιστότοπος που περιέχει άρθρα κάθε μέρα για κάθε θέμα που σας ενδιαφέρει. Με ευαισθησία στα θέματα που αφορούν την Ελλάδα πάντα και σεβασμό. Σας αναθέτουμε τις μικρές καθημερινές ερμηνείες μας για πράγματα που μας αφορούν, μας ενθουσιάζουν και μας απογοητεύον. Διαβάστε τις απόψεις μας. Σχολιάστε. Μοιραστείτε μαζί μας τις ανησυχίες σας. Μας ενδιαφέρει η γνώμη σας και η άποψη σας. Στο Lector θα βρείτε καθημερινή έγκυρη και έγκαιρη ενημέρωση όπου και αν βρίσκεστε Ερευνες, αποκλειστικότητες, αποκαλύψεις. Πάντα με κέντρο τον αναγνώστη.

Screenshots

ExploreMap for Wikipedia4 screens
Lector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lector at none against ExploreMap for Wikipedia's 2. Lector also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 17.0). 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. ExploreMap for Wikipedia sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExploreMap for Wikipedia ships an update every 11 days, Lector every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ExploreMap for Wikipedia versus Lector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExploreMap for WikipediaLector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMurray GoodwinApostolos Chalkias

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ExploreMap for Wikipedia

Subscriptions2
  • Remove ads$4.991 Month
  • Remove ads7 Days trial$29.991 Year
None

Lector

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExploreMap for Wikipedia free?
ExploreMap for Wikipedia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lector free?
Lector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ExploreMap for Wikipedia or Lector have ads?
Neither ExploreMap for Wikipedia nor Lector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExploreMap for Wikipedia or Lector?
ExploreMap for Wikipedia ships an update every 11 days, and Lector every 10 days. Most recently, ExploreMap for Wikipedia was updated on October 1, 2026 and Lector on September 26, 2026.

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