# Lost places nearby vs UrbexVault

The clearest difference is rating: Lost places nearby at 2.3 against UrbexVault's 1.6. Lost places nearby also leads on ads (none vs shown). UrbexVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (25% vs 17%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lost places nearby sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

Lost places nearby holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 17% of Lost places nearby's written reviews are positive against 25% of UrbexVault's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lost places nearby ships an update every 2 months, UrbexVault weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lost places nearby | UrbexVault |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-places-nearby/id6577893347/reviews)** | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Niemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730095624) | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) |

## What reviewers say

### Lost places nearby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-places-nearby/id6577893347)

Discover interesting places around you, anywhere in the world. View locations on a list or map and get directions with a single tap. The PRO version unlocks all features and hidden results for a comprehensive search experience.

**Highlights:** List and map view, Detail view with information, One-click navigation, Search worldwide, PRO version features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO version | $3.99 | one-time |


### 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 Lost places nearby free?

Lost places nearby 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, Lost places nearby or UrbexVault?

Lost places nearby is rated higher. Lost places nearby averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while UrbexVault averages 1.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Lost places nearby or UrbexVault have ads?

UrbexVault shows ads; Lost places nearby does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lost places nearby or UrbexVault?

Lost places nearby ships an update every 2 months, and UrbexVault weekly. Most recently, Lost places nearby was updated on September 14, 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.*