UrbexVault vs LostUrbex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UrbexVault
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.
- Starter and featured locations
- Interactive map interface
- Detailed location information
- Mark locations as visited/favorite
- Location bundles
- Filter free and premium locations
- Dark mode
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UrbexVault - Urban Exploration Guide Discover hidden gems and forgotten places with UrbexVault, your ultimate companion for urban exploration. KEY FEATURES: • Starter Locations: Begin exploring with our collection of locations • Earn rewards: Contributions result in points. These points can be used to unlock coordinates! • Featured Locations: Enjoy our handpicked featured locations • Mark locations as visited or favorite • Location Bundles: Save with our curated regional map bundles • Interactive Map: Browse locations with an easy-to-use map interface • Detailed Information: Get comprehensive details about each location, including coordinates and access information • Custom Collections: Access curated maps and location sets • Location Filtering: Easily filter between free and premium locations • Dark Mode: Comfortable viewing in any lighting condition Whether you're a photographer, history enthusiast, or urban explorer, UrbexVault helps you discover remarkable abandoned places while respecting local regulations and safety guidelines. Download UrbexVault today and start exploring the hidden world around you! Note: Always explore responsibly and respect private property. Some features require in-app purchases.
LostUrbex
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An app where you can visit abandoned buildings research or explore
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LostUrbex at none against UrbexVault's shown. UrbexVault's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. UrbexVault sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and LostUrbex sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
UrbexVault ships an update weekly, LostUrbex every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UrbexVault | LostUrbex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UrbexVault | Sven Kraus |
In-app purchases
UrbexVault
- UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland$1.991 Month
- Finland$1.991 Month
- Sweden$1.991 Month
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- 1 Week Pro$3.997 Days
- Benelux$9.991 Month
- Pro monthly$12.991 Month
- UrbexVault PRO - Switzerland$22.991 Year
- Finland$22.991 Year
- Sweden$22.991 Year
- Monthly Pro$24.991 Month
- UrbexVault PRO - Spain$34.991 Year
- Pro 3-monthly$61.993 Months
- Benelux$99.991 Year
- Pro Yearly$119.991 Year
- 24 hour pro access$1.99
LostUrbex
- Country/Region$0.99
