# UrbexVault vs Sidequest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sidequest at 80% against UrbexVault's 25%. Sidequest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 6 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Sidequest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of UrbexVault's written reviews are positive against 80% of Sidequest's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UrbexVault | Sidequest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/urbexvault/id6740407341/reviews) | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-nearby-activities/id6759964477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UrbexVault](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789788356) | [Adhish Paranjothi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839383252) |

## 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-nearby-activities/id6759964477)

Discover and log real-life experiences beyond the screen. This app offers a curated list of activities across various categories, allowing you to track your completed adventures, share them with friends, and discover new possibilities for intentional living.

**Highlights:** Browse 500+ real-life quests, Log and rate completed experiences, Add photos to your journal, Track friends' activities, Daily mini quests for everyday moments, Log custom experiences

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SideQuest Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| SideQuest Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Room - 10 Members | $4.99 | one-time |
| Room - 20 Members | $9.99 | one-time |
| Room - 40 Members | $49.99 | one-time |
| Room - 80 Members | $99.99 | one-time |


## 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 5.0 from 17 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 weekly. Most recently, UrbexVault was updated on October 8, 2026 and Sidequest on October 3, 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.*