Comparison

QuestUpon vs Chronicle

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

Chronicle

Discover the hidden history of any location. This app reveals stories and legends tied to real-world places, allowing you to explore the past wherever you are. You can also contribute your own local discoveries.

Highlights
  • Explore nearby historical stories
  • Uncover hidden narratives
  • Contribute your own discoveries
  • Travel through time virtually
  • Connect with local history
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Chronicle: Uncover the Hidden Stories Around You Every place has a past. Chronicle helps you find it. Chronicle is your gateway to the forgotten, the fascinating, and the untold. Whether you’re wandering ancient streets, passing by overlooked landmarks, or just curious about the ground beneath your feet, Chronicle brings history to life, right where you stand. With Chronicle, you can: - Explore nearby historical stories pinned to real-world locations - Uncover hidden narratives behind buildings, parks, and streets - Contribute your own discoveries and local legends - Travel through time and across the globe without leaving the app Download Chronicle and start exploring the world’s forgotten tales one step at a time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuestUpon4 screens
Chronicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: QuestUpon at every 6 days against Chronicle's every 6 months. QuestUpon also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 3). Chronicle's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, 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 Chronicle sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for QuestUpon against 5.0 for Chronicle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, Chronicle every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
QuestUpon versus Chronicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestUponChronicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.017.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB36 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperPlayMobilityKindasrs LLC

Customer experience

QuestUpon

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

Chronicle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • 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

Chronicle

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

QuestUpon

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

Chronicle

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter$2.991 Month

Questions

Is QuestUpon free?
QuestUpon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chronicle free?
Chronicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuestUpon or Chronicle?
QuestUpon and Chronicle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do QuestUpon or Chronicle have ads?
Neither QuestUpon nor Chronicle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuestUpon or Chronicle?
QuestUpon ships an update every 6 days, and Chronicle every 6 months. Most recently, QuestUpon was updated on October 11, 2026 and Chronicle on October 3, 2026.

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