GeoStories vs HauntMap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
GeoStories
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GeoStories use GPS location technology to create a powerful audio drama experience based in a particular location. They are enhanced by rich visual content and AR, all accessible via the app. Stories can be experienced in locations or remotely, enabling you to step into the story and feel immersed, wherever you are. The app is GPS enabled. This is to show you relevant content based on your location along the trail and immediate area. The app also uses Location Services to determine your location. It will trigger notifications when you are close to a location of interest. As with all apps that use location, please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. GeoStories requests access to the userβs camera, for the purpose of viewing Augmented Reality. Users need to ensure that they are in a safe place to view any Augmented Reality.
HauntMap
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Are you brave enough to explore the world's most haunted locations and the legends that haunt them? HauntMap is the ultimate paranormal exploration app, allowing you to discover, investigate, and share haunted locations, folklore, myths, and legends from across the globe. EXPLORE THE MAP Browse thousands of haunted locations worldwide, from ancient castles and abandoned asylums to cursed roads and ghostly graveyards. Every location tells a story and new locations are added weekly! FOLKLORE, MYTHS & LEGENDS Dive deeper into the stories behind the places. Explore local folklore, ancient myths, and enduring legends tied to locations around the world from shapeshifting creatures of the countryside to cursed artefacts with centuries of dark history. INVESTIGATE & LOG Create your own investigations, log your paranormal experiences, and document your encounters for others to discover. SUBMIT LOCATIONS Know of a haunted place or a piece of local folklore that isn't on the map yet? Submit it yourself and help grow the world's most comprehensive paranormal database. (Submissions are subject to HauntMap Moderation) CLIMB THE RANKS Earn points for every investigation logged and location submitted. Climb the global leaderboard and prove yourself as the ultimate paranormal investigator. Do you have what it takes to reach the top? DISCOVER NEARBY Find haunted locations and local legends near you and plan your next paranormal adventure. You never know what lurks around the corner. CREATE YOUR PROFILE Build your paranormal explorer profile, track your investigations, and become part of a growing community of ghost hunters, folklore enthusiasts, and paranormal investigators. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR, A FOLKLORE ENTHUSIAST, OR JUST CURIOUS ABOUT THE UNKNOWN, HauntMap IS YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE WORLD'S HAUNTED PLACES AND THE LEGENDS BEHIND THEM. Download HauntMap today... if you dare. www.haunt-map.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HauntMap at monthly against GeoStories's every 11 months. GeoStories's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GeoStories ships an update every 11 months, HauntMap monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GeoStories | HauntMap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Monthly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Diva Creative Ltd | Sizzl Ltd |
In-app purchases
GeoStories
No in-app purchases
HauntMap
No in-app purchases
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