Comparison

UrbexVault vs uMaps

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

uMaps

Features
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uMaps is a field map for urban explorers — the abandoned world, mapped and documented by the community. Discover documented ruins near you: hospitals, forts, factories, mines, theme parks, and ghost towns, each with photos, hazards, difficulty, and honest access notes that lead with legal routes first. A LOCATION MODEL THAT PROTECTS SITES Public pins are deliberately approximate. Exact coordinates and access notes unlock as you earn community reputation by documenting sites and logging visits — not by paying. Fragile places stay with explorers who've shown they document responsibly. FIELD-READY • Browse 185,000+ documented sites across 60+ countries • Log your visits with ratings and condition reports • Save spots and build lists for your next trip • Submit new sites — photos are stripped of GPS metadata on your device UMAPS PRO The app is free to browse, log, and submit. An optional uMaps Pro subscription adds: • Satellite map layer for scouting approaches • Rank the index by top-rated and most-logged • Unlimited saves and custom lists uMaps Pro is auto-renewing: $5.99/month or $35.99/year, each with a 3-day free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Pro never unlocks exact locations — safety-sensitive coordinates always stay earned. uMaps documents existing sites and does not encourage unlawful entry. Always follow posted laws; decaying structures are dangerous and you alone own the decision to step inside. Terms of Use (EULA): https://umaps.xyz/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://umaps.xyz/privacy-policy

Screenshots

UrbexVault4 screens
uMaps4 screens

Verdict

The call

UrbexVault and uMaps are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. UrbexVault sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and uMaps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
UrbexVault versus uMaps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUrbexVaultuMaps
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrbexVaultEFN Group LLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

UrbexVault

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Finland$22.991 Year
  • Sweden$22.991 Year
  • Benelux$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 24 hour pro access$1.99
2 purchases

uMaps

Subscriptions2
  • uMaps Pro Monthly3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • uMaps Pro — Annual3 Days trial$35.991 Year

Questions

Is UrbexVault free?
UrbexVault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uMaps free?
uMaps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do UrbexVault or uMaps have ads?
Both UrbexVault and uMaps show ads.

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