Comparison

QuestUpon vs ExploreHere

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

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About

QuestUpon

Explore real-world locations through interactive augmented reality experiences. Discover stories, history, and culture with engaging gameplay, collectables, and 3D AR moments that bring places to life.

Highlights
  • Location-based AR experiences
  • Interactive storytelling and gameplay
  • 3D AR scenes and animated characters
  • Collectables and unlockable rewards
  • Trivia and educational missions
  • Map-based routing and guided tours
  • Photo opportunities with AR elements
Features
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QuestUpon brings stories, history, and culture to life through location-based augmented reality. Each quest blends storytelling with gameplay, featuring interactive challenges, mini-games, collectables, trivia, and 3D AR moments. Explore cities, parks, trails, and heritage sites as full-scale AR scenes, animated characters, 360-degree moments, clues, and interactive missions appear around you. Designed for travelers, families, school groups, and curious explorers, QuestUpon transforms real places into fun, meaningful, and memorable adventures. DISCOVER REAL PLACES THROUGH AR Follow clear routes and visit quest locations to unlock immersive story moments, full-scale recreations, time-travel overlays, and 360-degree views that reveal the past exactly where it happened. MISSION TYPES YOU WILL EXPERIENCE AR INTERACTIONS • Full-scale AR buildings, reconstructions, and scenes • Animated 3D characters and creatures • Time-travel overlays of past events • AR collectables and hidden discovery moments • Interactive AR scenes • AR photo opportunities with characters and environments GAMEPLAY AND CHALLENGES • Clues, riddles, and story-driven puzzles • Trivia and educational missions • Scavenger-hunt style tasks • Collectable items and unlockable rewards • Mini-games and quick interactive tasks • Timed challenges and leaderboard competitions 360-DEGREE AND MEDIA MOMENTS • 360-degree video scenes • VR-style immersive viewpoints • Audio narration, video segments, and historical storytelling NAVIGATION AND EXPLORATION • Interactive map-based routing • Location-triggered events • Multi-stop guided routes designed for walking • Geocaching-style “find nearby” tasks BUILT FOR DESTINATIONS QuestUpon is developed in collaboration with tourism boards, parks, cultural organizations, and municipalities. Every quest is crafted with authentic stories, clear routes, and real-world reliability, created for both visitors and local residents. LIGHTWEIGHT AND RELIABLE The app is optimized for long walks and outdoor exploration: small download size, battery-efficient performance, and the ability to function in low-signal or offline environments. DESIGNED FOR ALL AGES QuestUpon provides engaging educational entertainment for families, students, travelers, and residents. It is simple to use, accessible, and fun for all ages. PROVEN SINCE 2011 QuestUpon has been creating location-based AR experiences for more than a decade, beginning with the viral Legend Tracker (Sasquatch) quest that reached over 100 million people. In 2015, QuestUpon received the “Most Innovative Entertainment Company” award. In 2016, QuestUpon was featured during a landmark AR/VR showcase at the Nasdaq MarketSite in Times Square, recognizing its pioneering work in immersive storytelling. SUPPORT FOR BRANDED AND SPORTS QUESTS QuestUpon can include branded activations, mascot interactions, and sports-themed experiences when destinations or partners choose to include them. START YOUR QUEST Download QuestUpon and explore the world through augmented reality, one story, one location, and one mission at a time.

About

ExploreHere

This app transforms your drives into engaging audio journeys. It automatically plays stories about historic landmarks and hidden places as you travel, allowing for a hands-free and immersive discovery experience.

Highlights
  • Hands-free audio stories
  • Automatic landmark discovery
  • Walking and driving tours
  • Offline access (Pro)
  • Nearby history alerts
  • Save favorite stops (Pro)
Features
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Turn every drive into a story. ExploreHere is a hands-free road trip guide that plays stories automatically as you travel. Discover historic landmarks, hidden places, and unforgettable moments, without ever touching your phone. Whether you're cruising cross-country, exploring a small town, or wandering a new city, ExploreHere reveals the stories that shaped the places around you. Made for the Road - 240,000+ Historic Landmarks across the U.S. - Auto-Play Audio as you pass places worth knowing - Hands-Free Travel Mode for safe driving - Walking & Driving Tours through cities, parks, and scenic highways - Nearby History Alerts so you never miss a story Pro Features - Offline access for no-service road trips - High-Quality Immersive Audio - View public lands, national parks & forests and native lands - Smart proximity alerts - Save and organize favorite stops Perfect For Road trippers • RV travelers • National park explorers • History lovers • Families on vacation • Curious travelers ExploreHere transforms highways into story-filled journeys and ordinary stops into unforgettable discoveries. See the history around you. Start exploring today. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy: http://explorehere.app/privacy

Screenshots

QuestUpon4 screens
ExploreHere4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ExploreHere at 797 against QuestUpon's 11. ExploreHere also leads on chart position (#66 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). QuestUpon's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuestUpon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ExploreHere sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $2.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QuestUpon holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ExploreHere has 797 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of QuestUpon's written reviews are positive against 64% of ExploreHere's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, ExploreHere every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
QuestUpon versus ExploreHere: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestUponExploreHere
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better4.7 (797 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better64.2% of reviews
Number of ratings11797 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#66 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB160 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlayMobilityWesley Vance

Customer experience

QuestUpon

All ratings11 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative20.8%

ExploreHere

All ratings797 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative28.3%

Bugs and requests

QuestUpon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ExploreHere

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App crashes when viewing multiple items
  • Crashes on app launch/opening
  • Continuous tracking feature not working on iPhone
  • CarPlay compatibility issues
  • Audio descriptions cut off mid-sentence
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  • Double charging incidents
  • App freezing and becoming unresponsive
  • Incomplete marker database coverage

Requested features

8 requests
  • Automatic audio reading when passing markers for drivers
  • City-based browsing instead of marker name search
  • Improved voice quality and complete audio descriptions
  • Better map visibility with lighter road colors
  • Automatic location detection on app launch
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  • Free filtering options without upgrade requirement
  • Continuous tracking feature improvement
  • Offline marker access capability

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuestUpon

One-time1
  • 10,000 coins$0.99
18 purchases

ExploreHere

Subscriptions15
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Pro - Monthly$3.001 Month
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.001 Month
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  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$5.001 Month
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$6.001 Month
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$10.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$16.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$20.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly$25.001 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$50.001 Year
One-time3
  • Pro - Lifetime$24.99
  • Pro - Lifetime$60.00
  • Pro - Lifetime$90.00

Questions

Is QuestUpon free?
QuestUpon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ExploreHere free?
ExploreHere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuestUpon or ExploreHere?
QuestUpon is rated higher. QuestUpon averages 5.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ExploreHere averages 4.7 from 797 ratings.
Do QuestUpon or ExploreHere have ads?
Neither QuestUpon nor ExploreHere shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuestUpon or ExploreHere?
QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, and ExploreHere every 10 days. Most recently, QuestUpon was updated on September 19, 2026 and ExploreHere on September 24, 2026.

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