Comparison

Discover Farnham vs The Plot

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

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Discover Farnham

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Get more from your visit to Farnham with our free, easy-to-follow self-guided trails, such as our tree trail, arts trail, and more. Each walk is clearly set out on an interactive map and the Places feature includes location highlights to add to the story of Farnham and show you the best local places for heritage, culture, food, drink, shopping and entertainment. Each trail uses a map and waypoint pins to take visitors through interesting, fun and pretty routes in and around Farnham in Surrey. Key information like distance, time needed for each walk, an overview map and what you will see is included. The app uses Google Maps, GPS and our clever features to make navigation super easy. No frustrating wrong turns or confusing directions and once you have passed a waypoint it changes colour on the map to show you have already been there. Stop and rejoin trails at any time or restart a trail from the beginning. To get the best from the app, you will be asked to give permission for it to access your data and location services. Switch between Street View and Satellite to view the maps how you prefer. Customise your experience further by switching features such as Place alerts on or off, and change the font size and colour to suit your needs. Spot an interesting building or intriguing location? Want to find places linked to a specific theme? Simply apply filters to the app’s Places feature. We have added pictures and content on some of our top highlights. You can see these at any time or, when you visit a featured Place for the first time on a trail, the app will alert you (just make sure you reach each Place in the correct sequence to trigger the alerts). When new content is available, it will be available to you straight away (or the next time you open the app) so unlike an old fashioned guidebook, the app is always up to date. And unlike other walking guides, Discover Farnham is brought to you and maintained by Farnham itself; people who live and work in Farnham and nearby villages, which means you get to experience Farnham like a local. This app makes use of GPS to show you places of interest close to your current location. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

The Plot

Discover authentic travel recommendations from friends and family, not just ads. Share your adventures with map-based plotting and uncover hidden gems through real traveler experiences worldwide. Compile posts into trip collections to showcase your entire journey.

Highlights
  • Trip Collections for complete journeys
  • Location search for authentic experiences
  • Community verified traveler content
  • Interactive maps with experience overlays
  • Privacy controls for profiles
  • Global traveler community
  • Photo sharing of travel moments
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Discover Your Next Adventure Through Your Friends' Travels Turn inspiration into your next trip with the ultimate travel discovery platform. Skip the sponsored posts and paid promotions — get real recommendations from friends, family, and travelers you actually trust. Share your adventures with map-based plotting, and uncover hidden gems through authentic experiences from real travelers around the world. Compile your posts into complete trip collections that showcase your full route — from the perfect sunset spot to the best local café. Discover the experiences, vibes, and hidden spots you won't find in a traditional guidebook.

Screenshots

Discover Farnham4 screens
The Plot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Plot at every 6 months against Discover Farnham's every 33 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discover Farnham ships an update every 33 months, The Plot every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Discover Farnham versus The Plot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscover FarnhamThe Plot
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB199 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAT Creative LimitedThePlotLTD

In-app purchases

None

Discover Farnham

No in-app purchases

None

The Plot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Discover Farnham free?
Discover Farnham is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Plot free?
The Plot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Discover Farnham or The Plot have ads?
Neither Discover Farnham nor The Plot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discover Farnham or The Plot?
Discover Farnham ships an update every 33 months, and The Plot every 6 months. Most recently, Discover Farnham was updated on October 1, 2026 and The Plot on September 28, 2026.

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