Comparison

Visit Angus vs Explora.guide

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

Head to head
About

Visit Angus

Features
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Time to discover Angus, one of the most beautiful parts of the country on the east of Scotland. Come and visit Angus where you will make memories that will last a lifetime. There are 80 locations to visit, across the 8 trails featured on this app. This app will help you decide where you want to visit in Angus and you can keep track of where you’ve been using the check list. There are 40 interactive experiences to be had throughout the app, where you must visit the locations to unlock the fun. This includes games, augmented reality and 360 images. We’d love to be part of your visit, so if you’re on social media, use our #VisitAngus so we can enjoy your visit too. Special features Interactive experiences - To unlock our interactive experiences including augmented reality (AR), 360 views and games, you need to turn your location setting on and visit the location in person with your mobile device. These features are geo-fenced. AR elements require an AR compatible mobile device, please see the About section in the app for more details. Interactive maps – Each location is plotted on the map making it easy to plan your trip. Electric vehicle charging hubs are plotted on the map making it easier to plan your sustainable travel. If your location setting is turned on, the map will show where you are, and you can find places to visit near your location. Google Maps - Each location provides you with a link to Google Maps so you can easily find your way to the next stop. Video gallery – Get inspiration from our video playlists including amazing drone footage of places to visit. Works Offline – Use the app offline to plan your route around Angus. Visit amazing places and uncover some amazing hidden gems. What do you think? We want to hear from you and how you enjoyed the app. We want to continually develop the app to ensure you have the best possible experience. Drop us an email with any feedback as we’d love to hear about your experience – info@visitangus.com

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Explora.guide

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Stop walking past places worth discovering. Every street, path and neighbourhood has stories—but without a guide, it’s easy to miss the landmarks, history and hidden gems around you. Explora shows you what’s nearby and brings each place to life with a short audio guide. Its growing worldwide database now contains more than 3.4 million points of interest, with improved narratives that make their stories clearer and more engaging. Discover What’s Around You Find historic sites, museums, monuments, natural features and unexpected points of interest near your location. Whether you’re exploring a new city or taking a familiar local walk, Explora helps you notice places you might otherwise pass without a second glance. Location Access Is Required Explora uses your location to determine which places are around you. Location permission and Precise Location must be enabled for the app’s core discovery features to work. Listen Instead of Reading Hear short, engaging audio guides while you walk. Spend less time staring at your screen and more time enjoying your surroundings. Your Personal Guide, Wherever You Go There’s no organised tour to join and no route you have to follow. Explore at your own pace, choose what interests you and let Explora reveal the stories around you. Simple and Focused No accounts. No check-ins. No social feeds. Just a calm, uncluttered experience designed to help you understand and enjoy the world around you. Explore at Home or Abroad With more than 3.4 million points of interest worldwide, Explora can help you uncover fascinating places in towns, cities and countryside—wherever your walk takes you. Ideal for travellers, families, walkers and curious minds of all ages. See familiar places differently. Discover something unexpected. Turn an ordinary walk into an experience. Don’t just walk—Explora.

Screenshots

Visit Angus4 screens
Explora.guide1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Visit Angus at none against Explora.guide's 3. Visit Angus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. Explora.guide sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Visit Angus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Visit Angus versus Explora.guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisit AngusExplora.guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAerial Digital LtdExplora Instant Info Limited

In-app purchases

None

Visit Angus

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Explora.guide

One-time3
  • Explora Tip Small$0.99
  • Explora Tip Medium$2.99
  • Explora Tip Large$4.99

Questions

Is Visit Angus free?
Visit Angus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explora.guide free?
Explora.guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visit Angus or Explora.guide have ads?
Explora.guide shows ads; Visit Angus does not.
Which is updated more often, Visit Angus or Explora.guide?
Visit Angus ships an update every 2 months, and Explora.guide every 2 months. Most recently, Visit Angus was updated on September 10, 2026 and Explora.guide on September 18, 2026.

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