Comparison

HistoryScapes vs Explora.guide

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HistoryScapes

Features
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Discover the history that has shaped the landscape at National Trust properties. Immersive trails by the University of Exeter in partnership with the National Trust. App features: - Walk on an interactive historic map. - Historical characters, voiced by actors, guide you through their lives and times. - Expert commentary at every site. - Use on location, or off site.

About

Explora.guide

Features
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Turn your phone into a free tour guide—right in your pocket. Explora reveals fascinating places around you and brings their stories to life with short audio guides. Discover landmarks, local history and hidden gems you might otherwise walk straight past. Whether you’re exploring a new city or taking a familiar walk close to home, simply open the map, choose what interests you and listen as you explore. Discover What’s Around You Find historic sites, museums, monuments, natural features and unexpected points of interest near your location. Whether you’re exploring a new city or taking a familiar local walk, Explora helps you notice places you might otherwise pass without a second glance. Location Access Is Required Explora uses your location to determine which places are around you. Location permission and Precise Location must be enabled for the app’s core discovery features to work. Listen Instead of Reading Hear short, engaging audio guides while you walk. Spend less time staring at your screen and more time enjoying your surroundings. Your Personal Guide, Wherever You Go There’s no organised tour to join and no route you have to follow. Explore at your own pace, choose what interests you and let Explora reveal the stories around you. Simple and Focused No accounts. No check-ins. No social feeds. Just a calm, uncluttered experience designed to help you understand and enjoy the world around you. Explore at Home or Abroad With more than 3.4 million points of interest worldwide, Explora can help you uncover fascinating places in towns, cities and countryside—wherever your walk takes you. Ideal for travellers, families, walkers and curious minds of all ages. See familiar places differently. Discover something unexpected. Turn an ordinary walk into an experience. Don’t just walk—Explora.

Screenshots

HistoryScapes4 screens
Explora.guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HistoryScapes at none against Explora.guide's 3. HistoryScapes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Explora.guide sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. HistoryScapes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HistoryScapes ships an update monthly, Explora.guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
HistoryScapes versus Explora.guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHistoryScapesExplora.guide
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of ExeterExplora Instant Info Limited

In-app purchases

None

HistoryScapes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Explora.guide

One-time3
  • Explora Tip Small$0.99
  • Explora Tip Medium$2.99
  • Explora Tip Large$4.99

Questions

Is HistoryScapes free?
HistoryScapes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explora.guide free?
Explora.guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HistoryScapes or Explora.guide have ads?
Explora.guide shows ads; HistoryScapes does not.
Which is updated more often, HistoryScapes or Explora.guide?
HistoryScapes ships an update monthly, and Explora.guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, HistoryScapes was updated on October 25, 2026 and Explora.guide on October 28, 2026.

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