Comparison

iState vs Explore USA

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

Head to head
About

iState

Explore your current location with real-time data like elevation, city, state, and speed. Get up-to-date weather and see visuals that adapt to the time of day. Receive notifications when you enter a new state or time zone.

Highlights
  • Real-time elevation data
  • Current city and state identification
  • Live speed and elevation change tracking
  • Up-to-date weather information
  • Dynamic visuals based on time of day
  • Location change notifications (state/time zone)
Features
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Navigation apps are about where you are going. iState is different - it is all about where you are right now! Discover your surroundings with real-time information about your current: -elevation and climb/descent rate -city, county and state -speed -weather information with animated weather effects for a variety of conditions -The name and location of the closest airport with airline service, including recent and upcoming flight information -stunning visuals that change with the time of day. iState can also deliver a location notification when you are entering a new state or time zone With a monthly subscription to iState's premium RoadWise feature, you'll also get road name and speed limit information with stylized roadsigns for local streets, U.S. Routes, Interstate Highways, and more! iState is perfect for road-trippers, frequent fliers, curious travelers, and geography buffs alike. Note: iState requires an iPhone or iPad with GPS & cellular connectivity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Explore USA

Features
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Explore USA makes it easy to discover destinations, build your itinerary, and book hotels, tickets, and activities - all in one simple app. Whether you're visiting for the first time or exploring a new region, the app helps you compare places, understand what's around, and plan smarter with clear guidance and personalized recommendations.

Screenshots

iState4 screens
Explore USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Explore USA at none against iState's 1. Explore USA also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). iState's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. iState sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Explore USA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iState ships an update weekly, Explore USA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iState versus Explore USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStateExplore USA
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh FentonSimplicity USA inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iState

Subscriptions1
  • Road Names$0.991 Month
None

Explore USA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iState free?
iState is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Explore USA free?
Explore USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iState or Explore USA have ads?
Neither iState nor Explore USA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iState or Explore USA?
iState ships an update weekly, and Explore USA every 5 weeks. Most recently, iState was updated on November 6, 2026 and Explore USA on October 31, 2026.

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