The Castle App vs Here Before
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Castle App
Explore castles and historic sites worldwide. Save your favorites, get directions, and plan your next adventure. Discover hidden ruins and famous landmarks all in one convenient map.
- Discover nearby castles and ruins
- Plan trips with saved locations
- Get directions to sites
- View key information before visiting
- Explore famous landmarks and hidden ruins
- No account required for exploration
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Discover castles and ruins near you — then plan your trip in one place. Stop guessing where the good stuff is. The Castle App shows you fortresses, ruins, and historic sites nearby or anywhere in the world. See what’s close, save favorites, get directions, and turn a day out into a real adventure. WHY DOWNLOAD • Discover nearby — Find castles, ruins, and historic sites around you or in any region • Plan your trip — Save spots, get directions, and see key info before you go • One app, no hassle — No account required to explore; optional sign-in to sync favorites • Off the beaten path — From famous landmarks to hidden ruins, all in one map PERFECT FOR • Day trippers and weekend explorers • History fans and castle enthusiasts • Anyone planning a trip and looking for something different Your next castle is closer than you think. Download free and start exploring.
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 in-app purchases: The Castle App at none against Here Before's 2. Here Before's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Here Before sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. The Castle App asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Castle App ships an update every 3 months, Here Before every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Castle App | Here Before |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kathleen Smith | Benjamin Styles |
In-app purchases
The Castle App
No in-app purchases
Here Before
- Explorer$1.991 Month
- Explorer Month Pass$1.99
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