# SideQuest vs Sidequest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SideQuest at 100% against Sidequest's 18%. SideQuest also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Sidequest's advantage is ratings volume (214 vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sidequest sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SideQuest asks for nothing beyond the download.

SideQuest holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sidequest has 214 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of SideQuest's written reviews are positive against 18% of Sidequest's.

SideQuest ships an update every 5 days, Sidequest every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideQuest | Sidequest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-and-challenge/id6753264647/reviews)** | [4.4 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 17.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 51 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Colden Bjorn Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843264487) | [Riley Palattao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880476807) |

## What reviewers say

### SideQuest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-and-challenge/id6753264647)

This app offers small, real-life challenges designed to encourage exploration and connection. Users can complete tasks like going for a walk or trying new things, then share their experiences with friends to see diverse perspectives on the same activities.

**Highlights:** Real-life challenges, Document experiences, Share with friends, See friends' perspectives, Connect through daily life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sidequest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidequest-explore-your-city/id6759741994)

Turn everyday outings into exciting real-world games with AI-powered quests and personalized destination suggestions. Explore new places, track your discoveries on a unique map, and share adventures with friends.

**Highlights:** AI-powered random quests, Mood-based destination selection, Turn-by-turn navigation, Exploration map with fog clearing, AI-driven place information, Personalized discovery feed, Friend activity and sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidequest Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Sidequest Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Sidequest Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Sidequest Pro | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideQuest free?

SideQuest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sidequest free?

Sidequest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SideQuest or Sidequest?

SideQuest is rated higher. SideQuest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sidequest averages 4.4 from 214 ratings.

### Do SideQuest or Sidequest have ads?

Neither SideQuest nor Sidequest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SideQuest or Sidequest?

SideQuest ships an update every 5 days, and Sidequest every 2 weeks. Most recently, SideQuest was updated on October 11, 2026 and Sidequest on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*