# ANC Explorer vs LOST History Tours

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ANC Explorer | LOST History Tours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anc-explorer/id562937243/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-history-tours/id6740070828/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 38.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arlington National Cemetery](https://appshunter.io/developer/562937246) | [LOST History Tours, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779709156) |

## What reviewers say

### ANC Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anc-explorer/id562937243)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate grave location finding
- 🗺️ Easy navigation to graves
- 📸 Photo of headstone available
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- ⏱️ Saves time searching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Very slow performance
- ❌ Search feature unreliable
- 🚫 No back button
- 📉 Inconsistent performance
-  unresponsive app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to delete duplicate entries in My Content
- Start Tour function doesn't work
- Search yields zero results
- No back button
- Directions are horrible

**Requested features**

- Add a back button
- Include a north arrow
- Improve reliability of directions
- Enhance customer service for tech support
- Update notable graves list


### LOST History Tours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-history-tours/id6740070828)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jefferson Memorial | $2.79 | one-time |
| Signer’s Memorial | $2.79 | one-time |
| Lincoln Memorial | $2.79 | one-time |
| Washington Monument | $2.79 | one-time |
| Monumental Tour with Kirk Cameron | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plymouth Providence Tour | $3.99 | one-time |
| Washington DC Patriot Pack Tour | $9.99 | one-time |
| Boston Freedom Trail Tour | $9.99 | one-time |
| Philadelphia Independence Tour | $9.99 | one-time |


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