PastVu map vs Expatly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PastVu map
Explore historical photos overlaid on a world map, dating from 1826 to 2000. View images at their original shooting locations, complete with directional information and detailed descriptions. Filter by date and enjoy a smart photo strip for easy browsing.
- Historical photo overlay on world map
- Photos from 1826-2000
- Location and shooting direction indicators
- Filter by shooting date
- Full-size photo viewing with descriptions
- Smart photo strip under map
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Photos from 1826 to 2000, posted by the pastvu.com community on the world map. Photos are located at the shooting locations indicating the shooting direction. Filtering by shooting date, viewing full-size photos with descriptions, smart photo strip under the map and other features. Photos and information courtesy of the PastVu project (pastvu.com). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Expatly
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Expatly is the all-in-one travel companion built for Indian business travellers abroad and explorers at home. Plan your trip, discover curated experiences, manage expenses, and book cabs — all in one beautifully designed app. EXPERIENCES & EXPLORE Browse hundreds of hand-picked tours, heritage walks, nature treks, food trails, and adventure activities across India. Book instantly with UPI or card. TRIP PLANNER Organise your entire trip in one place — itinerary, members, documents, expenses, and tickets. Your personal travel command centre. AI TRAVEL ASSISTANT Chat with your AI concierge for real-time recommendations, itinerary suggestions, and travel tips tailored to you. SERVICES Book cabs, get SIM cards, and access essential travel services without switching apps. Expatly. Travel smarter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Expatly at none against PastVu map's 5. Expatly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). PastVu map's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. PastVu map sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Expatly asks for nothing beyond the download.
PastVu map ships an update every 2 weeks, Expatly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PastVu map | Expatly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vladimir Tezin | Expatly Financial Services Private Limited |
In-app purchases
PastVu map
- Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Annually7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Thanks to the author$0.99
- Thank you very much$1.99
- Premium Lifetime$8.99
Expatly
No in-app purchases
