Explorely vs BeenThere (Done That)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explorely
Turn your real-world explorations into a global game. Discover hidden gems in over 8,000 cities, complete quests, and earn points to fund environmental projects. Compete with friends and other explorers worldwide.
- Explore 8,000+ cities
- Earn points for exploration
- Fund reforestation and eco-projects
- Compete on global leaderboards
- AI-driven route planner
- Discover hidden local spots
- Live event updates
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Stop scrolling, start exploring. Whether you’re traveling to the streets of Tokyo or exploring your own neighborhood, Explorely turns every walk into an adventure. Your footsteps fuel real-world impact. Level up your travel experience with curated routes in 8,000+ cities. Skip the tourist traps and discover the "secret menu" of every destination. From hidden cafes to cultural landmarks, our smart route planning ensures you never miss a beat. Why You’ll Love Explorely: Smart Route Planning: Our AI-driven route planner blends must-see travel sights with local favorites and the best caffeine stops to maximize your time. Explore2Earn: Your movement matters. Earn points for every mile tracked and quest completed. Real-World Impact: Redeem your points to fund vital environmental projects. Save sea life, restore coral reefs, or plant trees—see the tangible difference your steps make. Discover Hidden Gems: Hand-picked spots and "secret" locations you won't find in any dusty travel guidebook. Global Competition: Climb the leaderboards! Challenge friends to "City Sprints" and see how you rank against fellow explorers worldwide. Live Events: Get real-time updates on street festivals, pop-up galleries, and local markets as you explore. Make Every Step Count Ready to level up your next trip? Whether you are planning a route for a weekend getaway or just want to explore your city with a purpose, Explorely makes every journey rewarding. Download Explorely today and turn your travel into impact.
BeenThere (Done That)
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BeenThere (Done that) is going to be your best app to for your personal custom map journals, for daily life and travel. Save your favorite places and automatically track your travels with GPS recordings. Keep your phone in your pocket and let the app do the work — your data remains private and is never shared. Organize locations into projects and categories, and instantly find them again when you need inspiration. Whether you’re planning your next outing, exploring a new city, or collecting recommendations from friends, BeenThere (Done that) keeps everything in one clear map. What you can do: • Automatically record GPS points at selectable intervals • Drop points manually (current location, map center, or typed address/name) • Search addresses and places online, including points of interest • Add notes and custom names to each point • Organize points into projects, and projects into categories • Reuse the same point across multiple projects • Merge projects and manage large collections of places • Find points by name or date (current project or all projects) • Import external map data (including GPX/KML workflows) • Export and share your places with others • Open selected points in Google Maps • Keep using your saved data as your personal memory map Great for: • Tourism and city exploration • Tracking routes and memorable stops • Building “places to try” lists (restaurants, bars, shops, viewpoints) • Saving suggested places from friends and social media • Reconstructing trips after travel • Checking and logging your approximate position while flying (when location is available) BeenThere (Done that) helps you remember where to go, where you’ve been, and what to explore next.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explorely at none against BeenThere (Done That)'s 1. Explorely also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). BeenThere (Done That)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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. BeenThere (Done That) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Explorely asks for nothing beyond the download.
Explorely ships an update fortnightly, BeenThere (Done That) every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | Explorely | BeenThere (Done That) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ADRIEN CAN RESCH | DANIELE DI TULLIO |
In-app purchases
Explorely
No in-app purchases
BeenThere (Done That)
- BeenThere Unlock$2.99
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