Lantern Shadow Tours vs The Plot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lantern Shadow Tours
Explore Australia's haunted past with cinematic self-guided tours. Experience ghost stories, convict tales, and colonial history through immersive films and atmospheric soundscapes at real historical locations. Discover hidden stories at your own pace, offline once downloaded.
- Cinematic self-guided ghost and history tours
- Explore haunted walking or driving tours
- Character-driven stories with immersive films
- Offline access once downloaded
- Purchase and unlock tours in-app
- Regularly added new locations and guides
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Lantern Shadow Tours Australia’s ghosts and legends — one step at a time. Step beyond the ordinary with Lantern Shadow Tours — Australia’s cinematic self-guided tours, blending ghost stories, convict tales, and colonial history into unforgettable adventures across the country. Unlike traditional audio-only experiences, every stop features real historical locations, immersive short films, atmospheric soundscapes, and cinematic travel guides who walk beside you. No guides. No crowds. Just you, your mobile device, and the haunted streets and historic towns of Australia’s past. Meet characters like Eleanor Fraser, a fiery young convict woman, and Silas Blackwood, a ghostly storyteller, as you explore haunted walking tours, discover local legends, eerie adventures, and true ghost stories Australia holds hidden in its oldest places. Each cinematic tour is self-paced, offline once downloaded, and mapped so you can explore haunted sites and colonial landmarks without rushing. Step into spooky experiences where every stone, lane, and shadow tells a story. Features: • Australia’s cinematic self-guided ghost and history tours • Explore haunted walking or driving tours in historic towns at your own pace • Character-driven stories with immersive films and eerie soundscapes • Follow Eleanor Fraser and Silas Blackwood — with more cinematic guides coming soon • Easy to use — purchase and unlock tours directly in the app • New locations, spooky experiences, and cinematic travel guides added regularly Step into the shadows. Discover the hidden stories of Australia’s haunted past.
The Plot
Discover authentic travel recommendations from friends and family, not just ads. Share your adventures with map-based plotting and uncover hidden gems through real traveler experiences worldwide. Compile posts into trip collections to showcase your entire journey.
- Trip Collections for complete journeys
- Location search for authentic experiences
- Community verified traveler content
- Interactive maps with experience overlays
- Privacy controls for profiles
- Global traveler community
- Photo sharing of travel moments
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Discover Your Next Adventure Through Your Friends' Travels Turn inspiration into your next trip with the ultimate travel discovery platform. Skip the sponsored posts and paid promotions — get real recommendations from friends, family, and travelers you actually trust. Share your adventures with map-based plotting, and uncover hidden gems through authentic experiences from real travelers around the world. Compile your posts into complete trip collections that showcase your full route — from the perfect sunset spot to the best local café. Discover the experiences, vibes, and hidden spots you won't find in a traditional guidebook.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Plot at none against Lantern Shadow Tours's 6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Lantern Shadow Tours sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. The Plot asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lantern Shadow Tours ships an update every 4 months, The Plot every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lantern Shadow Tours | The Plot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 140 MB | 199 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Lantern Shadow Tours | ThePlotLTD |
Customer experience
Lantern Shadow Tours
The Plot
In-app purchases
Lantern Shadow Tours
- Ghosts of Old Maryborough$14.99
- A Convict's Life In Brisbane$14.99
- Sydney - A Convict's Life$14.99
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- Ghost Tour On The Rocks$14.99
- Ghosts of Brisbane$14.99
- Queensland's Haunted Highways$24.99
The Plot
No in-app purchases
Questions
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