# QuestUpon vs ExploreHere

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ExploreHere at 797 against QuestUpon's 11. ExploreHere also leads on chart position (#67 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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuestUpon | ExploreHere |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questupon/id480529333/reviews)** | [4.7 (797 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **797** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 64.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#67** |
| Size | 32 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayMobility](https://appshunter.io/developer/325078908) | [Wesley Vance](https://appshunter.io/developer/1274216780) |

## What reviewers say

### QuestUpon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/questupon/id480529333)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10,000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |


### ExploreHere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorehere-roadtrip-guide/id1485772125)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Monthly | $2.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $3.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $4.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $5.00 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $6.00 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly | $10.00 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly | $10.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $16.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $20.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $25.00 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly | $50.00 | per year |
| Pro - Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime | $60.00 | one-time |
| Pro - Lifetime | $90.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative concept for discovering historical markers while traveling
- 📚 Comprehensive historical information and educational content
- 🗺️ Effective for road trips and exploring unfamiliar areas
- 🎧 CarPlay integration for hands-free listening
- 👥 Excellent customer support and developer responsiveness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Automatic charging and paywall frustration
- 🔐 Mandatory email/login requirement for basic use
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and stability issues
- 🗣️ Robotic voice quality for audio descriptions
- 🗺️ Dark map roads difficult to read

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*