# Haunted Maps vs UrbexVault

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Haunted Maps | UrbexVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-maps/id6463556328/reviews)** | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Greg Vine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422990488) | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) |

## What reviewers say

### Haunted Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haunted-maps/id6463556328)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### UrbexVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $1.99 | per month |
| Finland | $1.99 | per month |
| Sweden | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Benelux | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $22.99 | per year |
| Finland | $22.99 | per year |
| Sweden | $22.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Spain | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro 3-monthly | $61.99 | per 3 months |
| Benelux | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| 24 hour pro access | $1.99 | one-time |


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