Explore250 vs Route 66 Ultimate Guide
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore250
Embark on a nationwide adventure to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Discover historical sites, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders across the country. Collect stamps and earn badges as you explore local gems and hidden treasures.
- Explore 250 destinations
- Discover local spots and hidden treasures
- Collect stamps from destinations
- Earn regional badges
- Become The Great American Traveler
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Join The Great American Road Trip to celebrate 250 years of America’s freedom. Created in partnership with Department of Transportation, General Motors, and powered by HERE Technologies, the nationwide adventure brings people together to rediscover the spirit of America. • Explore 250 destinations of history, culture, and natural beauty. • Discover local spots, tasty food, hidden treasures, and pure greatness along the way. • Collect stamps from each destination and share with others. • Earn a badge from each region after collecting all of its stamps. • Unlock all five regional badges to become The Great American Traveler. Ready to embark on a journey through America? Download Explore250 and start planning your unforgettable journey across America. Enjoy our nation’s history and the thrill of exploring.
Route 66 Ultimate Guide
This travel companion helps you explore "The Mother Road" with detailed points of interest, virtual passport stamps, and audio tours. Plan your journey, navigate turn-by-turn, and stay updated on Route 66 news and events.
- Trip planning
- Points-of-Interest details
- Virtual Passport
- Audio Tours
- Turn-by-Turn Navigation
- Route 66 News & Events
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The Route 66 Ultimate Guide is the perfect travel companion for traveling "The Mother Road." - Plan your trip - Details on thousands of Points-of-Interest (POIs) - Stamp your Virtual Passport - Audio Tours - Turn-by-Turn Navigation - Take and share Selfies - Route 66 News - Route 66 Event Calendar - Field Guide - VIP Membership - and much more!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore250 at 75% against Route 66 Ultimate Guide's 0%. Explore250 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.4). Route 66 Ultimate Guide's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Explore250 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Explore250's written reviews are positive against 0% of Route 66 Ultimate Guide's.
Explore250 ships an update every 4 weeks, Route 66 Ultimate Guide fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Explore250 | Route 66 Ultimate Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (20 ratings) — better | 1.4 (17 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 17 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | General Motors Company | McCoyCORE USA LLC |
Customer experience
Explore250
Route 66 Ultimate Guide
In-app purchases
Explore250
No in-app purchases
Route 66 Ultimate Guide
No in-app purchases
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