# MysteryHike vs UrbexVault

The clearest difference is rating: MysteryHike at 4.6 against UrbexVault's 1.6. MysteryHike also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 25%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MysteryHike sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and UrbexVault sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MysteryHike holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MysteryHike has 221 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of MysteryHike's written reviews are positive against 25% of UrbexVault's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MysteryHike | UrbexVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (221 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteryhike-travel-and-explore/id6478465626/reviews)** | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **221** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **60.6% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#130** | — |
| Size | 181 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MysteryTech s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732930773) | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) |

## What reviewers say

### MysteryHike

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mysteryhike-travel-and-explore/id6478465626)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app transforms exploration into a game by mapping your journeys and revealing new terrain as you move. Discover hidden places, unlock rewards, and compete on leaderboards. It encourages you to explore your surroundings and beyond, making every trip an adventure.

**Highlights:** Real-life adventure game, Fog of World map reveal, City exploration and rewards, Route visualization, Global discovery percentage tracking, Find hidden treasures, Gamified exploration with leaderboards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MysteryHike Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| MysteryHike Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Portal Pack 01 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Account | $59.99 | one-time |
| Portal Pack 02 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium Account | $79.99 | one-time |
| Portal pack 03 | $119.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌍 Explore the real world like a game
- 🏞️ Great for hiking and daily activities
- 🔍 Discover new places and landmarks
- 🤝 Ability to compete with friends
- 🔋 Works well in the background

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow performance and stuttering
- 🚫 Premium features locked behind a subscription
- 🚗 Speed limit too low for car-based exploration
- 🧭 Disappearing progress when zooming out
- 🖼️ AI-generated art instead of real photos


### 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 MysteryHike free?

MysteryHike is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is UrbexVault free?

UrbexVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MysteryHike or UrbexVault?

MysteryHike is rated higher. MysteryHike averages 4.6 out of 5 from 221 ratings, while UrbexVault averages 1.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do MysteryHike or UrbexVault have ads?

UrbexVault shows ads; MysteryHike does not.

### Which is updated more often, MysteryHike or UrbexVault?

MysteryHike ships an update weekly, and UrbexVault weekly. Most recently, MysteryHike was updated on September 25, 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.*