Comparison

Paper Chase vs Spotswalk

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

Head to head
About

Paper Chase

Features
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Discover the world around you with Paper Chase, a location-based app that turns everyday exploration into an exciting adventure. Whether you're on a morning walk, a weekend hike, or traveling abroad – there's always something new to find. Explore the Map Browse an interactive map to discover stamps hidden at real-world locations around you. Zoom in, pan around, and use filters to find exactly what you're looking for – by type, completion status, or community rating. Spot something nearby? The app will let you know. Collect Stamps Visit a location, verify your presence, and add the stamp to your collection. Every stamp you collect earns you points and brings you closer to completing themed collections. From city landmarks to hidden gems off the beaten path – each stamp tells a story. Complete Collections Stamps are grouped into themed collections. Complete an entire collection to claim it, earn bonus points, and unlock achievements. Track your progress with visual indicators that show exactly how far you've come and what's left to collect. Climb the Leaderboards Earn points for every visit, level up, and see how you rank against the community. Each collection has its own leaderboard – compete with friends and other explorers for the top spot. Rate & Review Share your opinion on the collections you've explored. Rate them, leave reviews, and help other explorers decide where to go next. Connect with Others Follow friends and other explorers. See their latest visits in your activity feed, leave comments, and react to their achievements. Share your adventures with the community. Save for Later Bookmark collections and stamps you want to visit in the future, so you never lose track of your next adventure. Works Offline Downloaded collection data for offline use – perfect for areas with limited connectivity. Your collected stamps sync automatically when you're back online. Available in 10 Languages English, Polish, Czech, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Slovak, and Ukrainian.

About

Spotswalk

Features
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Spotswalk turns walks and excursions into a location-based exploration game. Discover interesting places on the map, walk close enough to collect points, and learn more about your surroundings. With Spotswalk you can: • discover and collect real-world spots • create and improve spots with text and photos • record, edit, publish, and follow routes • save supported actions offline and synchronize when connectivity returns • earn badges and explore detailed statistics • join teams and compare results on leaderboards • link child profiles so families can collect spots using one phone Optional purchases are available to eligible adult profiles. Child profiles do not see ads or the Shop and cannot make purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Paper Chase4 screens
Spotswalk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Chase at none against Spotswalk's 3. Paper Chase also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spotswalk's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Spotswalk sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Paper Chase asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paper Chase ships an update every 9 days, Spotswalk every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Paper Chase versus Spotswalk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper ChaseSpotswalk
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB49 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperKamil DutkaEKG-expert apps

In-app purchases

None

Paper Chase

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Spotswalk

One-time3
  • 1 Favorite Point$0.29
  • 10 Favorite Points$0.99
  • 1 Team Credit$0.99

Questions

Is Paper Chase free?
Paper Chase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Spotswalk free?
Spotswalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Paper Chase or Spotswalk have ads?
Spotswalk shows ads; Paper Chase does not.
Which is updated more often, Paper Chase or Spotswalk?
Paper Chase ships an update every 9 days, and Spotswalk every 2 weeks. Most recently, Paper Chase was updated on October 15, 2026 and Spotswalk on October 16, 2026.

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