# UrbexVault vs Sidequest

The clearest difference is rating: Sidequest at 4.4 against UrbexVault's 1.6. Sidequest also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). UrbexVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. UrbexVault sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sidequest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sidequest holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidequest has 176 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of UrbexVault's written reviews are positive against 18% of Sidequest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UrbexVault ships an update weekly, Sidequest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UrbexVault | Sidequest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews) | **[4.4 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **176** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 69 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) | [Riley Palattao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880476807) |

## What reviewers say

### UrbexVault

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341)

Discover and explore forgotten places with this urban exploration guide. Features starter and featured locations, interactive maps, and detailed information. Earn rewards and unlock coordinates through contributions.

**Highlights:** Starter and featured locations, Interactive map interface, Detailed location information, Mark locations as visited/favorite, Location bundles, Filter free and premium locations, Dark mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $1.99 | per month |
| Finland | $1.99 | per month |
| Sweden | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Week Pro | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Benelux | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland | $22.99 | per year |
| Finland | $22.99 | per year |
| Sweden | $22.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| UrbexVault PRO - Spain | $34.99 | per year |
| Pro 3-monthly | $61.99 | per 3 months |
| Benelux | $99.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $119.99 | per year |
| 24 hour pro access | $1.99 | one-time |


### Sidequest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994)

Turn everyday outings into exciting real-world games with AI-powered quests and personalized destination suggestions. Explore new places, track your discoveries on a unique map, and share adventures with friends.

**Highlights:** AI-powered random quests, Mood-based destination selection, Turn-by-turn navigation, Exploration map with fog clearing, AI-driven place information, Personalized discovery feed, Friend activity and sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidequest Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sidequest Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UrbexVault free?

UrbexVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sidequest free?

Sidequest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, UrbexVault or Sidequest?

Sidequest is rated higher. UrbexVault averages 1.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Sidequest averages 4.4 from 176 ratings.

### Do UrbexVault or Sidequest have ads?

UrbexVault shows ads; Sidequest does not.

### Which is updated more often, UrbexVault or Sidequest?

UrbexVault ships an update weekly, and Sidequest every 2 weeks. Most recently, UrbexVault was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sidequest on September 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*