Explore Chania AR vs Aptera AR Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore Chania AR
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Using Explore Chania AR you will be able to experience in Augmented Reality nearby landmarks and point of interests.
Aptera AR Map
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Visit the information center at the archaeological site of Aptera and with the Augmented Reality (AR) Map Application see one of the most important ancient city-states of Crete come to life in front of you! With the application, the user can, after entering the information center of the archaeological site of Aptera and scanning with his mobile device the marker placed on a stand in front of the map - top view of Aptera, can virtually visit the key points with augmented reality technology guided tour of the archaeological site and see them being "restored" in front of him. The project was co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund and by national resources, within the Operational Program "Crete 2014 - 2020" (NSRF 2014 - 2020).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Explore Chania AR at 11.0 against Aptera AR Map's 14.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explore Chania AR ships an update fortnightly, Aptera AR Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore Chania AR | Aptera AR Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 160 MB | 249 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dotsoft | Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports |
In-app purchases
Explore Chania AR
No in-app purchases
Aptera AR Map
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Explore Chania AR free?
Is Aptera AR Map free?
Do Explore Chania AR or Aptera AR Map have ads?
Which is updated more often, Explore Chania AR or Aptera AR Map?
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