# Explore Cork vs Origin Ireland

The clearest difference is price: Explore Cork at Free against Origin Ireland's $2.99. Explore Cork also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.6). Origin Ireland's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Explore Cork is free to download; Origin Ireland costs $2.99 up front. Origin Ireland sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Explore Cork asks for nothing beyond the download.

Explore Cork ships an update every 2 months, Origin Ireland weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Cork | Origin Ireland |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-ireland/id6449169755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | — | **#196** |
| Size | 38 MB | 480 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Cork County Council](https://appshunter.io/developer/944230057) | [Cormac Wallace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687907011) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Cork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-cork/id1566555085)

Discover attractions, food, and islands in Ireland's largest county. This app guides visitors and locals through Cork's rich history, coastline, and culinary scene.

**Highlights:** Navigate Cork's attractions, Discover local food offerings, Explore islands and coastline, Information on visitor attractions, Guides for locals and visitors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Origin Ireland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origin-ireland/id6449169755)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Travel (US App Store)

Explore Ireland's rich history with this comprehensive guide. Discover historical sites, book tours, trace your family origins, and plan your entire trip with AI assistance. Features include interactive maps, AR experiences, and audio tours.

**Highlights:** Historical site exploration, Tour and activity booking, Family origins tracing, AI-powered trip planner, Interactive map, Augmented reality experiences, Audio tours

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Origin Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Audio Tour - INHP Audio | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bunratty Castle - Audio Tour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Clonmacnoise Audio Tour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Jerpoint Abbey Audio Tour | $2.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tour Purchase | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Cork free?

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

### Is Origin Ireland free?

Origin Ireland costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Do Explore Cork or Origin Ireland have ads?

Neither Explore Cork nor Origin Ireland shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Cork or Origin Ireland?

Explore Cork ships an update every 2 months, and Origin Ireland weekly. Most recently, Explore Cork was updated on September 21, 2026 and Origin Ireland on September 13, 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.*