# Haze Explr vs VendMap

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haze Explr at 84% against VendMap's 0%. Haze Explr also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haze Explr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month and VendMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Haze Explr holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Haze Explr has 857 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Haze Explr's written reviews are positive against 0% of VendMap's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haze Explr | VendMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (857 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haze-explr/id1574877753/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **857** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **84.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 168 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eclectic Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389179832) | [Veriris LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848599352) |

## What reviewers say

### Haze Explr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haze-explr/id1574877753)

Discover hidden urban exploration spots and share your findings with a community of like-minded adventurers. Contribute your own discoveries to unlock access to exclusive locations, ensuring a trusted network of explorers.

**Highlights:** Discover urbex locations, Share exploration experiences, Unlock shared locations, Contribute to community access, Map of forgotten places, Find abandoned buildings and ruins

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Haze Edgerunner | $5.00 | per month |
| Haze Edgerunner Overclocked | $10.00 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🤩 Great for urban exploration
- 💯 Highly recommended
- 🔒 Secure and transparent

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sign-outs
- 🤔 Unclear on 'drops' feature
- 🌍 Locations not always nearby
- 🕰️ Slow approval process for accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Locations disappearing from account
- Unable to create account or get approved

**Requested features**

- Favorite/bookmark locations
- Offline mode for memos and location data
- Ability to filter by location type
- Notification when near unlocked locations


### VendMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vendmap/id6754518833)

Discover and rate vending machines in your area with this app. Find snacks, drinks, and specialty items using an interactive map and search filters. Contribute to a community database by adding new machines and sharing your experiences.

**Highlights:** Interactive map of nearby vending machines, Filter by machine type and sub-type, Add and review vending machines, Search for specific items, Community-powered database, Secure sign-in options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| VendMap Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| VendMap Pro Yearly | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Haze Explr free?

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

### Is VendMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Haze Explr or VendMap?

Haze Explr is rated higher. Haze Explr averages 4.7 out of 5 from 857 ratings, while VendMap averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Haze Explr or VendMap have ads?

VendMap shows ads; Haze Explr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Haze Explr or VendMap?

Haze Explr ships an update monthly, and VendMap monthly. Most recently, Haze Explr was updated on September 23, 2026 and VendMap on September 9, 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.*