Comparison

OpenStop vs Ghogue

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

Head to head
About

OpenStop

Features
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The goal of the app is to collect barrier data in public transportation with your help and make it available on OpenStreetMap so that EVERYONE can benefit from it. By asking simple questions about stops, the app enables citizens to collect data in their surroundings in an accessible way. The data shall be the foundation for better routing especially for impaired people and lead to a renovation of non accessible stops, as well as many other things we ourselves can't even imagine right now. Thank you for your contribution to better public transportation :)

About

Ghogue

Visualize your travel history on a world map that reveals itself as you explore. Track visited locations, see your most frequented areas with a heat map, and import data from various sources to see your entire journey in one place.

Highlights
  • Fog of war map mechanic
  • Heat map of visited areas
  • Universal data import
  • 100+ exploration badges
  • Offline country detection
  • Multiple map layers
  • Privacy-focused data handling
Features
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Lift the world's fog as you explore. Every step leaves a mark on your map. Places you've been get cleared, places you haven't stay under fog. Bring years of accumulated travel data into one visual. KEY FEATURES Fog Mechanic The fog of war on the world map clears as you travel. Every tile is a piece of your explored territory. Heat Map Most-visited areas show with color intensity. Re-fog Places you haven't been to in a while get semi-fogged, calling you back. Sensitivity is in your hands. Universal Data Import - Fog of World backups (bit-level decoder) - Google Timeline (Records.json) - Apple Health workout routes - Polarsteps export - GPX, KML, KMZ Bring your accumulated history without starting from scratch. 100+ Badges 5-tier badges across distance, countries, continents, streak, altitude. Challenges Daily, weekly, and monthly dynamic challenges with XP rewards. 195 Countries Offline country detection. Country and continent stats without internet. Smart Battery Auto mode switching by battery level. Battery saver / balanced / precise — three modes. Apple Watch Live tracking on your wrist, instant stats. Widget Your world exploration percentage and streak on the home screen. Live Activity Live info on Dynamic Island and lock screen during active exploration. Siri Shortcuts "Hey Siri, how much did I explore today?" Multiple Map Layers Standard, satellite, hybrid, night, topographic — 5 different views. Offline Maps Download regions in advance, explore without internet. Privacy First - Your location data stays on your device and iCloud account only - Never shared with third parties - No telemetry, no ads, no tracking iCloud Sync Auto sync across all your devices. Account-based backup — nothing is lost even if you switch phones.

Screenshots

OpenStop4 screens
Ghogue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Ghogue at every 5 days against OpenStop's every 8 months. OpenStop's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenStop ships an update every 8 months, Ghogue every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OpenStop versus Ghogue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenStopGhogue
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTechnische Universitaet Chemnitzali ozkan

In-app purchases

None

OpenStop

No in-app purchases

None

Ghogue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenStop free?
OpenStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ghogue free?
Ghogue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenStop or Ghogue have ads?
Neither OpenStop nor Ghogue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenStop or Ghogue?
OpenStop ships an update every 8 months, and Ghogue every 5 days. Most recently, OpenStop was updated on October 28, 2026 and Ghogue on October 28, 2026.

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