# Explore Taipei vs Time Zone Wizard

The clearest difference is ads: Time Zone Wizard at none against Explore Taipei's shown. Time Zone Wizard also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Explore Taipei's advantage is ratings volume (185 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Explore Taipei sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Time Zone Wizard sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $35.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Time Zone Wizard holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore Taipei has 185 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Explore Taipei ships an update every 8 months, Time Zone Wizard every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore Taipei | Time Zone Wizard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-taipei/id384418985/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-wizard/id6502872190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **185** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ExploreMetro](https://appshunter.io/developer/340706618) | [Angela Lautner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738571531) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore Taipei

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-taipei/id384418985)

Navigate Taipei's subway system with an up-to-date, offline-capable map. Features include a route planner, GPS integration, and street maps for every station. Available in English and Chinese.

**Highlights:** Up-to-date metro map, Offline functionality, Route planner, GPS and street maps, English and Chinese support, iPhone X and iPad optimized

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP mode | $4.99 | one-time |


### Time Zone Wizard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/time-zone-wizard/id6502872190)

This app helps aviation professionals manage time zones and layovers. It allows users to compare UTC with local times, track weather and flight information, and plan events with reminders. Optional community features enable connection with other crew members.

**Highlights:** Time zone comparison, Layover planning, Weather and METAR/TAF tracking, Event organization and reminders, Crew profiles and messaging, Calendar integration

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $35.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore Taipei free?

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

### Is Time Zone Wizard free?

Time Zone Wizard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explore Taipei or Time Zone Wizard?

Time Zone Wizard is rated higher. Explore Taipei averages 4.6 out of 5 from 185 ratings, while Time Zone Wizard averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explore Taipei or Time Zone Wizard have ads?

Explore Taipei shows ads; Time Zone Wizard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Explore Taipei or Time Zone Wizard?

Explore Taipei ships an update every 8 months, and Time Zone Wizard every 9 days. Most recently, Explore Taipei was updated on October 16, 2026 and Time Zone Wizard on October 1, 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.*