Comparison

Explore Chania AR vs Pausanias

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

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About

Explore Chania AR

Features
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Using Explore Chania AR you will be able to experience in Augmented Reality nearby landmarks and point of interests.

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Pausanias

Features
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The most comprehensive digital archaeological guide in Greece. Let Pausanias take you across Greece and uncover more than 21,000 monuments, archaeological sites, traditional settlements and museums - all in one app. Choose what interests you, set your own pace, and build a personalized route guided by audio narration in Greek and English. Greece's own archaeologists from the Ministry of Culture wrote every line - bringing you their expertise and their deep love for the country's cultural heritage. What the app offers: -Your route, your way - Pick the monuments, sites and museums that speak to you and build a tour around your location, your interests and the time you have. -Everything you need to know - Dive deep into every monument, site and museum with detailed descriptions and all the practical information you need to plan your visit. -See it before you go - Explore high-quality photos, videos and 3D reconstructions that bring each place to life long before you set foot there. -Hear the story unfold - Let the audio narration guide you as you walk, available in both Greek and English. -All of Greece, in one app - Uncover the stories behind famous landmarks and hidden gems alike, from every corner of the country. -Pausanias is for everyone who loves history and culture. Download the app and start exploring.

Screenshots

Explore Chania AR3 screens
Pausanias4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Chania AR at fortnightly against Pausanias's every 2 months. Explore Chania AR also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore Chania AR ships an update fortnightly, Pausanias every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Explore Chania AR versus Pausanias: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore Chania ARPausanias
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size160 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDotsoftHellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports

In-app purchases

None

Explore Chania AR

No in-app purchases

None

Pausanias

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explore Chania AR free?
Explore Chania AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pausanias free?
Pausanias is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explore Chania AR or Pausanias have ads?
Neither Explore Chania AR nor Pausanias shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explore Chania AR or Pausanias?
Explore Chania AR ships an update fortnightly, and Pausanias every 2 months. Most recently, Explore Chania AR was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pausanias on October 14, 2026.

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