iBurn 2026 vs Splorify
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iBurn 2026
Navigate the Burning Man festival with an offline map, compass, and event guide. Discover nearby activities, search for specific locations, and get real-time location information. Plan your exploration with walking and biking estimates.
- Offline map and compass
- Nearby event finder
- Full text search for camps and events
- Real-time Playa address
- Event filtering
- Walking and biking estimates
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iBurn is back for 2026! iBurn is an offline map, compass, and guide for the Burning Man art festival, crafted with love as a gift for the community. We hope you like it! Features: * Nearby Mode: Quickly find what's happening around you right now * Full Text Search: Try "bacon" or "coffee" * Geocoder: Always shows your current Playa Address (e.g. 6:30 & B) * Easy access to Favorites * Walking & Biking Estimates * Compass mode * Event filtering * Every public listing for Art Camps & Events (from PlayaEvents API) * Works on iPhone & iPad Want to help us make it even better? Get involved! iBurn is free and open source: https://github.com/iBurnApp/iBurn-iOS --------------- Note: Camp locations are restricted until the gates open due to Burning Man Org restrictions. The passcode will be released to the public on Sunday at 12:01am. Don't worry too much, the app should also automatically unlock itself once you're there. Follow @iBurnApp on Twitter or Facebook for this year's passcode, or ask a Black Rock Ranger, Playa Info or Burning Man Staffer. (This app is not affiliated, endorsed, or verified by Burning Man Project.)
Splorify
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Attending a show, theme park or attraction? Splorify is way finding, day scheduling, contests, and fun to make the most of your day.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Splorify at 12.0 against iBurn 2026's 16.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iBurn 2026 ships an update every 5 days, Splorify weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and December 21, 2025 respectively.
| Parameter | iBurn 2026 | Splorify |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 238 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Chris Ballinger | Toggle Media |
Bugs and requests
iBurn 2026
Reported bugs
2 issues- GPS tracking not working consistently for all users
- Issues with syncing event data and schedules
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to drop pins and share locations with friends
- Improve search functionality with more filters and sorting options
- Integrate public comments and reviews for events and camps
- Allow users to sync their personal contacts and schedules
Splorify
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iBurn 2026
No in-app purchases
Splorify
No in-app purchases
