Comparison

Haunted Maps vs UrbexVault

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

Head to head
About

Haunted Maps

Discover paranormal activity in your vicinity. Ideal for ghost hunters and those curious about haunted locations, this application maps out spooky spots.

Highlights
  • Discover haunted locations
  • Paranormal investigation tool
  • Location mapping
  • User curiosity focused
Features
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See what's haunted near you! Whether you're a paranormal investigator or just interested in anything haunted, this is the perfect app for you.

About

UrbexVault

Discover and explore forgotten places with this urban exploration guide. Features starter and featured locations, interactive maps, and detailed information. Earn rewards and unlock coordinates through contributions.

Highlights
  • Starter and featured locations
  • Interactive map interface
  • Detailed location information
  • Mark locations as visited/favorite
  • Location bundles
  • Filter free and premium locations
  • Dark mode
Features
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UrbexVault - Urban Exploration Guide Discover hidden gems and forgotten places with UrbexVault, your ultimate companion for urban exploration. KEY FEATURES: • Starter Locations: Begin exploring with our collection of locations • Earn rewards: Contributions result in points. These points can be used to unlock coordinates! • Featured Locations: Enjoy our handpicked featured locations • Mark locations as visited or favorite • Location Bundles: Save with our curated regional map bundles • Interactive Map: Browse locations with an easy-to-use map interface • Detailed Information: Get comprehensive details about each location, including coordinates and access information • Custom Collections: Access curated maps and location sets • Location Filtering: Easily filter between free and premium locations • Dark Mode: Comfortable viewing in any lighting condition Whether you're a photographer, history enthusiast, or urban explorer, UrbexVault helps you discover remarkable abandoned places while respecting local regulations and safety guidelines. Download UrbexVault today and start exploring the hidden world around you! Note: Always explore responsibly and respect private property. Some features require in-app purchases.

Screenshots

Haunted Maps4 screens
UrbexVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Haunted Maps at 80% against UrbexVault's 25%. Haunted Maps also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). UrbexVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 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. UrbexVault sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Haunted Maps asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Haunted Maps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Haunted Maps's written reviews are positive against 25% of UrbexVault's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Haunted Maps ships an update every 2 months, UrbexVault weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Haunted Maps versus UrbexVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHaunted MapsUrbexVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (10 ratings) — better1.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1010
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperGreg VineUrbexVault

Customer experience

Haunted Maps

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

UrbexVault

All ratings10 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Haunted Maps

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

UrbexVault

Subscriptions14
  • UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland$1.991 Month
  • Finland$1.991 Month
  • Sweden$1.991 Month
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  • 1 Week Pro$3.997 Days
  • Benelux$9.991 Month
  • Pro monthly$12.991 Month
  • UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland$22.991 Year
  • Finland$22.991 Year
  • Sweden$22.991 Year
  • Monthly Pro$24.991 Month
  • UrbexVault PRO - Spain$34.991 Year
  • Pro 3-monthly$61.993 Months
  • Benelux$99.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly$119.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24 hour pro access$1.99

Questions

Is Haunted Maps free?
Haunted Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UrbexVault free?
UrbexVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Haunted Maps or UrbexVault?
Haunted Maps is rated higher. Haunted Maps averages 4.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while UrbexVault averages 1.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Haunted Maps or UrbexVault have ads?
UrbexVault shows ads; Haunted Maps does not.
Which is updated more often, Haunted Maps or UrbexVault?
Haunted Maps ships an update every 2 months, and UrbexVault weekly. Most recently, Haunted Maps was updated on July 8, 2026 and UrbexVault on September 22, 2026.

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