Comparison

Checkin Explorer vs Turismo+

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

Head to head

Checkin Explorer

Designed for adventurers

Costa Rica Travel Guide

Free

✈️ Travel

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About

Checkin Explorer

Features

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Discover the hidden gems and breathtaking natural wonders of Costa Rica with the Check-in app! Designed for adventurers, nature lovers, and curious travelers, our app empowers you to explore, track, log your visits, connect with friends, and unlock exciting achievements as you uncover every corner of your nation’s natural beauty

About

Turismo+

Features

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Turismo y Algo Más is an application designed to help you discover Costa Rica in a simple, practical, and reliable way. Find in one place information about tours, activities, restaurants, hotels, parks, cultural experiences, and local businesses, as well as access special discounts and recommended content. The app works as a digital travel guide that accompanies you before and during your trip, allowing you to better plan your time and enjoy each destination. With Turismo y Algo Más you can: • Explore places and activities by area • Access maps and locations • Discover exclusive discounts and promotions • Save your favorite places • Find useful travel information • Discover verified local businesses Our goal is to connect travelers with authentic experiences, support local businesses, and make traveling in Costa Rica easier and more enjoyable. Download Turismo y Algo Más and start exploring. Privacy policy: https://turismocr.com/politica-de-privacidad/ EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Checkin Explorer4 screens

Turismo+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkin Explorer at none against Turismo+'s 2. Checkin Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Turismo+'s advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Turismo+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Checkin Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkin Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, Turismo+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level

Checkin Explorer versus Turismo+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Checkin Explorer	Turismo+
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 4 months
Ads	Yes	No — better
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	13.0 — better	17.0
Further details — not scored
Size	182 MB	63 MB
Age rating	12+	17+
Developer	SOIBITS, LLC	Wàkö Costa Rica

In-app purchases

None

Checkin Explorer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Turismo+

Subscriptions2

Suscripción mensual$2.991 Month
Suscripción anual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Checkin Explorer free?

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

Is Turismo+ free?

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

Do Checkin Explorer or Turismo+ have ads?

Checkin Explorer shows ads; Turismo+ does not.

Which is updated more often, Checkin Explorer or Turismo+?

Checkin Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Turismo+ every 4 months. Most recently, Checkin Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Turismo+ on October 28, 2026.