Comparison

ANC Explorer vs LOST History Tours

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

Head to head
About

ANC Explorer

Discover gravesites and points of interest within a cemetery. Get directions, capture marker photos, and receive important notifications. Create custom walking tours by saving favorite locations.

Highlights
  • Locate gravesites and points of interest
  • Generate marker and monument photos
  • Step-by-step directions
  • Emergency and event notifications
  • Save favorite places
  • Create custom walking tours
Features
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Users can locate gravesites and other points of interest throughout the cemetery, generate front-and-back pictures of a marker or monument, and receive step-by-step directions to these locations. The app also provides emergency and event notifications and the ability to share on popular social media sites. Users can save favorite places in My Content to create their own custom walking tours.

About

LOST History Tours

Explore DC's iconic monuments with self-guided audio tours. This app uses GPS and geofenced audio to share the stories of American history and the sacrifices made for liberty. Unlock full experiences with purchased tour guides for an immersive journey.

Highlights
  • Self-guided audio tours
  • GPS-powered navigation
  • Geofenced audio files
  • Offline maps
  • Historical storytelling
  • Monument exploration
Features
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Welcome to LOST History Tours! Tour DC like a pro through the simplicity of this app! LOST History Tours is your guide to finding true history while experiencing some of the most iconic and beautiful monuments that DC has to offer. Our name begins with Liberty. LOST stands for Liberty Outdoor Self-guided Tours. Our belief is that all hope for America is not lost—we just need to be reminded of the truths of American history and find the principles that made this the most successful and benevolent nation in history. We aim to inspire others by telling the stories of those who sacrificed it all for the cause of Liberty. LOST History Tours is a self-guided tour application that uses geofenced audio files to tell the stories—sharing the stories of Liberty, honoring the sacrifices of the brave, and ensuring that their sacrifices are never lost. First-time user? Get started in three easy steps: Download the app. Purchase a tour guide to unlock audio guides and offline maps. Discover the lost stories of history. This app uses GPS to guide you through an unforgettable tour of the monuments located on the National Mall. Immerse your senses as you hear music, learn stories, and visit the monuments. Featured Tour Locations: Signer’s Memorial Enjoy an insightful introduction to one of the most influential founders that most people have never heard of. Learn more about Dr. Benjamin Rush as you visit one of the most overlooked monuments in Washington, DC, dedicated to the Signers of the Declaration of Independence. Washington Monument Most have heard of the chopping of a cherry tree and his wooden teeth, but few have heard the exciting accounts of Bulletproof George Washington. Hear the almost unbelievable story of Providence while you marvel at the tallest structure in Washington, DC. Jefferson Memorial One of the best-known Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson, was a man surrounded by myth and legend. Get to know a little more about this liberty-loving renaissance man as you visit one of the most iconic monuments in Washington, DC. Lincoln Memorial Controversy, division, and grief surrounded his presidency and his life, yet Abraham Lincoln was able to navigate the United States through one of the most challenging times in American history. Take time to learn about this incredible figure as you visit the most popular and recognizable monument in America. Unlock the Full Experience! Purchase a tour guide to access the audio guide and offline maps for exploring places. Take a quick tour of just one location or bundle them all for a great deal! Enjoy an immersive experience with GPS-powered storytelling and music. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ANC Explorer4 screens
LOST History Tours4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LOST History Tours at 100% against ANC Explorer's 38%. LOST History Tours also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). ANC Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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

Both are free to download. LOST History Tours sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ANC Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LOST History Tours holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of ANC Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of LOST History Tours's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ANC Explorer ships an update every 2 months, LOST History Tours fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ANC Explorer versus LOST History Tours: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterANC ExplorerLOST History Tours
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (57 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlington National CemeteryLOST History Tours, LLC

Customer experience

ANC Explorer

All ratings55 ratings
Positive45.5%
Neutral5.5%
Negative49.1%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral11.5%
Negative50.0%

LOST History Tours

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ANC Explorer

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • Unable to delete duplicate entries in My Content
  • Start Tour function doesn't work
  • Search yields zero results
  • No back button
  • Directions are horrible
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  • App caused phone to freeze
  • Errors with pictures (wrong names)
  • Unable to see photos of headstones after update
  • Constant error messages
  • Fails to connect to grave site database
  • App does not work
  • Cannot look up people without error message
  • Notable graves on app not current
  • App shuts down when accessing MyContent
  • App closes when clicking My Content
  • Crashes on each open
  • Latest update won't load, black screen
  • Cannot view the map
  • Search function is garbage
  • Notable Women list incomplete
  • Details section of search results has issues
  • Network error message for grave pictures
  • Search feature would not work (internet connection error)
  • Frozen app, cannot get past help screen
  • Black screen on open after uninstall
  • App not loading or functioning after update
  • Blank screen after update
  • App delivers only a blank screen after update
  • Pictures not shown after update, cannot download
  • Black screen
  • Map fails to load
  • Battery drain
  • App will no longer open after iOS upgrade
  • Search feature will not work after update
  • Start from here feature eliminated
  • Server errors, nothing works
  • App refuses to let me see results
  • Inappropriate advertising pop-up
  • Cannot find grave sites
  • iPad version works, iPhone version useless

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add a back button
  • Include a north arrow
  • Improve reliability of directions
  • Enhance customer service for tech support
  • Update notable graves list
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  • Improve search functionality
  • Add dark mode
  • Increase text size and contrast for daylight readability

LOST History Tours

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ANC Explorer

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

LOST History Tours

One-time9
  • Jefferson Memorial$2.79
  • Signer’s Memorial$2.79
  • Lincoln Memorial$2.79
Show 6 more
  • Washington Monument$2.79
  • Monumental Tour with Kirk Cameron$2.99
  • Plymouth Providence Tour$3.99
  • Washington DC Patriot Pack Tour$9.99
  • Boston Freedom Trail Tour$9.99
  • Philadelphia Independence Tour$9.99

Questions

Is ANC Explorer free?
ANC Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOST History Tours free?
LOST History Tours is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ANC Explorer or LOST History Tours?
LOST History Tours is rated higher. ANC Explorer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while LOST History Tours averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do ANC Explorer or LOST History Tours have ads?
LOST History Tours shows ads; ANC Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, ANC Explorer or LOST History Tours?
ANC Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and LOST History Tours fortnightly. Most recently, ANC Explorer was updated on November 6, 2026 and LOST History Tours on November 4, 2026.

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