# CityZONE vs UrbexVault

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CityZONE at none against UrbexVault's 15. CityZONE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). UrbexVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UrbexVault sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. CityZONE asks for nothing beyond the download.

CityZONE ships an update every 6 weeks, UrbexVault weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CityZONE | UrbexVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **10** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CityRENT, s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553069420) | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) |

## What reviewers say

### CityZONE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cityzone/id1553069418)

**In-app purchases:** none


### UrbexVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341)

Discover and explore forgotten places with this urban exploration guide. Features starter and featured locations, interactive maps, and detailed information. Earn rewards and unlock coordinates through contributions.

**Highlights:** Starter and featured locations, Interactive map interface, Detailed location information, Mark locations as visited/favorite, Location bundles, Filter free and premium locations, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $1.99 | per month |
| Finland | $1.99 | per month |
| Sweden | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Benelux | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $22.99 | per year |
| Finland | $22.99 | per year |
| Sweden | $22.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Spain | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro 3-monthly | $61.99 | per 3 months |
| Benelux | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| 24 hour pro access | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CityZONE free?

CityZONE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UrbexVault free?

UrbexVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CityZONE or UrbexVault have ads?

UrbexVault shows ads; CityZONE does not.

### Which is updated more often, CityZONE or UrbexVault?

CityZONE ships an update every 6 weeks, and UrbexVault weekly. Most recently, CityZONE was updated on September 14, 2026 and UrbexVault on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*