French Heritage Map vs Here Before
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
French Heritage Map
Explore France's classified historical monuments on an interactive map. Access detailed information, photos, and advanced search filters by construction period or type. Perfect for history buffs and heritage enthusiasts.
- Interactive map of historical monuments
- Detailed monument information
- High-quality photos
- Advanced search filters
- Filter by construction period
- Filter by monument type
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Discover French history and architecture with the "French Heritage Map" app, which is based on official data from the Mérimée database. Explore an interactive map listing all classified historical monuments in France, as recorded by this national inventory. Dive into the past with detailed information on each monument, from their names to their historical and architectural significance. For a complete visual experience, photos of the buildings from different angles are also available. The app offers advanced search options, allowing you to filter monuments by construction period (medieval, Renaissance, modern, etc.) or by type (church, castle, fortifications, etc.). With this feature, you can tailor your exploration to your specific interests or historical preferences. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a heritage lover, or simply curious, "French Heritage Map" provides a rich experience for discovering France from a new perspective. The information and photographs of the monuments presented in this app come from the Mérimée database of the Ministry of Culture, OpenStreetMap, and Wikimedia Commons. CONTRAT DE LICENCE UTILISATEUR FINAL : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Here Before
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Learn about the history all around you. Explore your local area, or your next travel destination, and find out what happened here, before. See the in-app subscription terms of use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: French Heritage Map at every 3 weeks against Here Before's every 2 months. 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
Both are free to download. French Heritage Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Here Before sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
French Heritage Map ships an update every 3 weeks, Here Before every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | French Heritage Map | Here Before |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gregory Alary | Benjamin Styles |
In-app purchases
French Heritage Map
- Premium Mensuel$2.991 Month
- Premium Annuel$17.991 Year
Here Before
- Explorer$1.991 Month
- Explorer Month Pass$1.99
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