Comparison

monuments on site vs CleartheWorld

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

Head to head
About

monuments on site

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Monuments On Site is a platform to find architectural and archaeological monuments in the area. If known building and archaeological monuments are supplied with a description and coordinates, these appear on a map next to the current location. After selecting a monument, the shortest route can be displayed for the means of transport "pedestrian", "public transport" and "car". The platform is still under construction. So far, the archaeological and architectural monuments for the following cities are displayed: - City of Starnberg, Germany

About

CleartheWorld

Explore your surroundings and uncover your personal world map by physically moving. This app transforms the real world into an exploration game, clearing a "Fog of War" as you walk, hike, or drive. Track your progress in cities and countries with detailed statistics and achievements.

Highlights
  • Fog of War effect on real-world map
  • Collect and track explored cities/countries
  • 100% private and offline data storage
  • High-precision GPS tracking for various activities
  • Unlock achievements and track explored areas
  • One-time purchase, no subscriptions
Features
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ClearTheWorld – Turn the real world into your personal exploration game! Ever wondered how much of your own hometown you've actually seen? With ClearTheWorld, the real world becomes your playground. The app covers the entire globe in a dense, mysterious "Fog of War"—just like in your favorite video games. Every step you take outside, whether you're taking a walk in the park, hiking in the mountains, or going on a road trip, clears the fog and uncovers your personal world map. What makes ClearTheWorld unique: The "Fog of War" Effect: Scratch off the fog on the real-world map simply by moving. Experience the highly satisfying feeling of watching unknown paths, streets, and regions light up before your eyes. Collect Cities & Countries: The app tracks exactly what percentage of a city or country you’ve explored, down to the exact decimal. Collect entire regions, boost your completion stats, and see if you can hit a true 100%! 100% Private & Zero Tracking: Your privacy comes first. There are no background servers hoarding your location data. All your routes, collected places, and game progress are stored strictly offline and locally on your own device. For Hikers & Drivers: Whether it’s a casual dog walk, an ambitious outdoor hike, or a high-speed motorcycle ride—the smart, high-precision GPS tracking ensures your paths are recorded smoothly and accurately without any jagged lines. Stats: Unlock cool achievements for your adventures, keep track of your explored square miles, and use handy features like pinning your favorite cities or renaming locations. Pay Once, Play Forever: No monthly fees, no hidden subscriptions. Get the app once and explore unlimitedly. Your world is waiting to be uncovered. Download ClearTheWorld, step outside, and start your adventure. How much of the world will you explore?

Screenshots

monuments on site4 screens
CleartheWorld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: monuments on site at Free against CleartheWorld's $5.99. monuments on site also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). CleartheWorld's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 18 months). On ads 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

monuments on site is free to download; CleartheWorld costs $5.99 up front. monuments on site sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CleartheWorld asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

monuments on site ships an update every 18 months, CleartheWorld every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 3 level
monuments on site versus CleartheWorld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermonuments on siteCleartheWorld
PriceFree — better$5.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThorsten SchuelerPatrick Dieter Bernhard Stalter

In-app purchases

4 purchases

monuments on site

One-time4
  • support - level 1$0.99
  • support - level 5$4.99
  • support - level 10$9.99
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  • support - level 25$24.99
None

CleartheWorld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is monuments on site free?
monuments on site is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CleartheWorld free?
CleartheWorld costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do monuments on site or CleartheWorld have ads?
Neither monuments on site nor CleartheWorld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, monuments on site or CleartheWorld?
monuments on site ships an update every 18 months, and CleartheWorld every 4 days. Most recently, monuments on site was updated on October 27, 2026 and CleartheWorld on November 6, 2026.

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