Comparison

QuestUpon vs Routetastic

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

Routetastic

Features
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A simple gpx file viewer. With Routetastic you can view your gpx files in a simple, intuitive interface: - List View shows the contents of your file in an easy to browse list. - Sort items by name or date. - Quickly find items using the search functionality. Swipe down to make it visible. - Overview Map displays the contents of your file on an interactive map. - Navigate from the Overview Map to an item of choice to see more detailed information. - Track View shows distance, elapsed time, min and max elevation, ascent, descent, pace, speed as well as a plot of the track on a map. - Route View shows distance and a plot of the route on a map. - Waypoint View shows the description as well as the position on a map. - Supports Geocache data. - Distances can be shown in kilometers or miles. - View and open links attached to routes, tracks and waypoints. Tap to open in browser. - View details for each point in a route or track. The Point list shows location and elevation, distance and time from the previous point. - Supports Dark Mode. Routetastic is funded solely by its purchase price. There are no ads, no user tracking, no selling of data. Routetastic is built with privacy in mind.

Screenshots

QuestUpon4 screens
Routetastic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QuestUpon at Free against Routetastic's $0.99. QuestUpon also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). Routetastic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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

QuestUpon is free to download; Routetastic costs $0.99 up front. QuestUpon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Routetastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuestUpon ships an update weekly, Routetastic every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuestUpon versus Routetastic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestUponRoutetastic
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.7 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperPlayMobilityChristoph Fichtmueller

Bugs and requests

QuestUpon

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes
  • Camera not working
  • Login ID issues
  • App won't load
  • Takes forever to load
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  • App crashes when doing quests

Requested features

15 requests
  • Expand to more locations worldwide
  • Allow users to create local quests
  • Quest editor for user-developed quests
  • More varied quests
  • Connect with people you don't know
Show 10 more
  • More legends available
  • Add more common legends (e.g., Jersey Devil, Swamp Apes)
  • Add legends in California
  • Add legends in Florida (Skunk Ape, Muck Monster)
  • Make legends in the user's area
  • Add more legends like the Jersey Devil and Dover Demon
  • Expand to new legends
  • Add more legends and fix bugs
  • Randomly spawn legends based on locations
  • Way to earn gold and items

Routetastic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuestUpon

One-time1
  • 10,000 coins$0.99
None

Routetastic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QuestUpon free?
QuestUpon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Routetastic free?
Routetastic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do QuestUpon or Routetastic have ads?
Neither QuestUpon nor Routetastic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuestUpon or Routetastic?
QuestUpon ships an update weekly, and Routetastic every 6 months. Most recently, QuestUpon was updated on October 19, 2026 and Routetastic on September 26, 2026.

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