# WorldMobile vs Backyard Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WorldMobile at none against Backyard Explorer's 2. WorldMobile also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 1). Backyard Explorer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backyard Explorer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WorldMobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backyard Explorer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WorldMobile has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WorldMobile ships an update every 5 months, Backyard Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WorldMobile | Backyard Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldmobile/id1598606672/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-explorer/id6789675904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 74 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [World Travel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581917471) | [KELLY LEUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789675906) |

## What reviewers say

### WorldMobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/worldmobile/id1598606672)

This travel app consolidates all your trip details, notifications, and resources in one place. It allows you to easily contact your travel consultant, update your profile, and receive flight alerts. Designed for existing customers, it streamlines travel planning and management.

**Highlights:** Centralized trip library, Profile updates and preferences, Flight status notifications, Contact travel consultant, Access booking tools

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backyard Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-explorer/id6789675904)

Discover the history and hidden stories of your surroundings with an audio guide that automatically narrates as you walk. Explore different historical perspectives and unlock new content through optional subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPS-triggered audio narration, Multiple themed walking tours, Interactive map that reveals as you explore, Live narration for real-world events, Museum collection tours, User-published and discoverable routes, Personal exploration log and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backyard Explorer | $4.99 | per month |
| Backyard Explorer Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WorldMobile free?

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

### Is Backyard Explorer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WorldMobile or Backyard Explorer?

Backyard Explorer is rated higher. WorldMobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Backyard Explorer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WorldMobile or Backyard Explorer have ads?

Neither WorldMobile nor Backyard Explorer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WorldMobile or Backyard Explorer?

WorldMobile ships an update every 5 months, and Backyard Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, WorldMobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and Backyard Explorer on October 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.*