Cook Thinks Again vs PickPath
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cook Thinks Again
Embark on a walking tour with a historical explorer reflecting on his legacy. Discover significant sites, both visible and hidden, in Wellington or Auckland. This app offers a contemporary perspective on historical contributions and encourages reflection on our role in complex narratives.
- Historical walking tours
- Explore significant sites
- Contemporary reflection on legacy
- Humorous storytelling
- Suitable for families
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The famous explorer James Cook is in a reflective mood 250 years after his death. Join him for a walking tour of significant historical sites (seen and unseen) around Wellington or Auckland. This contemporary reflection has Cook ‘thinking again’ about his contribution to Aotearoa, and the long tail of his colonial legacy. What part do we play in this complex story? “Full of humour and storytelling, this is a fantastic way to spend a few hours exploring the city” “My husband and I took our kids, aged 12 and 15. We all loved it”
PickPath
Discover and engage with location-based experiences directly from your mobile device. Explore unique adventures tied to real-world places.
- Location-based experiences
- Mobile discovery
- Interactive adventures
- Real-world integration
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Take part in location based experiences from your mobile device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PickPath at every 5 weeks against Cook Thinks Again's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Cook Thinks Again ships an update every 6 months, PickPath every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cook Thinks Again | PickPath |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Barbarian Productions Limited | InWorld Limited |
Customer experience
Cook Thinks Again
PickPath
In-app purchases
Cook Thinks Again
No in-app purchases
PickPath
No in-app purchases
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