Explore NYC vs Cape May Mac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore NYC
Experience New York City's lower Manhattan on foot with a narrated walking tour. This app offers GPS-guided routes, photos, and information for 16 sights, allowing you to explore at your own pace without crowds or schedules. It's like having a personal guide for a fraction of the cost.
- Narrated walking tours
- GPS-enabled maps
- Directions to sights
- Photos of landmarks
- Detailed sight information
- Resume tour later
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Narrated walking tour of lower Manhattan. The best, easiest to use New York City tour app around! Why strain your eyes to see a distant statue from a tour bus, or get rushed through your favorite sight? See NYC the way it was meant to be seen: on foot. Sixteen sights are included in the tour, covering about 3.5 miles. Rain? Take a break and resume later. It's like having your own personal tour guide, at a fraction of the price. Two Buck Tours include narration (in English), maps with GPS, directions, photos, and interesting information about each sight. Good for tourists and locals of all ages. No schedules, no crowds, no worries.
Cape May Mac
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The Cape May MAC (Museums + Arts + Culture) app is the go-to digital calendar for Cape May tours, Cape May MAC special events, exclusive promotions for local businesses, and more. With a daily and monthly view, the Cape May MAC app allows users to digitally view the This Week in Cape May (TWICM) calendar and to purchase tickets to all available Cape May MAC tours. Tours include the Ghosts of Cape May trolley tour, Mansions by the Sea, the Historic District trolley tour, a visit to the Cape May Lighthouse, and many, many more! Filter your results by date, time, category, theme, location, and walking/trolley preference to discover the perfect tour for you and your guests! Whether you’re a Cape May visitor or a long-time resident, the Cape May MAC app encourages you to delve into the history, culture, and natural beauty of our favorite seaside town. The Cape May MAC app is free to download.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cape May Mac at Free against Explore NYC's $1.99. Cape May Mac also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Explore NYC's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Cape May Mac is free to download; Explore NYC costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explore NYC ships an update every 2 months, Cape May Mac every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore NYC | Cape May Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rothrock Group, LLC | THE MID ATLANTIC CENTER FOR THE ARTS |
In-app purchases
Explore NYC
No in-app purchases
Cape May Mac
No in-app purchases
Questions
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