Comparison

NearBy Things vs Raidr

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

Head to head
About

NearBy Things

Features
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Discover the World Around You NearBy turns your iPhone into a discovery tool for nearby places-landmarks, restaurants, museums, parks-with rich details from multiple sources. Smart discovery - Interactive map of nearby points of interest - Filter by interests (museums, restaurants, parks, landmarks, and more) Rich content - Descriptions, photos, ratings, and reviews - Audio narration (text-to-speech) Your experience - Save favorites and sync across devices (CloudKit) - Proximity alerts for places you care about - Search and filter by category Privacy - Transparent data practices; GDPR and CCPA aligned - Location data stays on your device - Ad preferences manageable anytime Built for iOS Native integration with Apple Maps, CloudKit, iOS 17+ optimizations, and accessibility support. Download NearBy and explore your area in a new way-from landmarks and museums to cafes and parks.

About

Raidr

Features
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RAIDR is a location-based adventure game that turns real-world exploration into an interactive experience. Discover Drops, explore Raid Zones, complete location-based activities, collect Coins, and earn rewards while exploring participating locations. HOW IT WORKS: DROPS: Discover Drops placed at real-world locations and follow the map to reach them. RAID ZONES: Visit designated Raid Zones, capture zones, maintain control, and earn in-game Coins through Single Player gameplay. DAILY & RARE DROPS: Discover daily activities and special Rare Drops available at selected locations. MULTIPLAYER: Join RAIDR events and compete with other players through location-based challenges. REWARDS: Eligible Drops and sponsored activities may include rewards provided by participating businesses. LOCAL DISCOVERY: Explore participating restaurants, businesses, events, and other locations through the RAIDR map. SAFETY: Always remain aware of your surroundings and follow local laws and property restrictions. Do not use the app while driving or cycling, and never enter private, restricted, or unsafe areas to participate in RAIDR activities. RAIDR combines real-world exploration, location-based gameplay, and rewards to make discovering your surroundings more interactive.

Screenshots

NearBy Things4 screens
Raidr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NearBy Things at none against Raidr's 5. Raidr's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence 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. Raidr sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NearBy Things asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NearBy Things ships an update every 9 days, Raidr fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
NearBy Things versus Raidr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNearBy ThingsRaidr
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBRAHIM SINAN ALPASLANGavriel Versano

In-app purchases

None

NearBy Things

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Raidr

One-time5
  • Raid Coins Starter$0.99
  • Raid Coins Basic$4.99
  • Raid Coins Popular$9.99
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  • Raid Coins Pro$19.99
  • Raid Coins Whale$49.99

Questions

Is NearBy Things free?
NearBy Things is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Raidr free?
Raidr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do NearBy Things or Raidr have ads?
NearBy Things shows ads; Raidr does not.
Which is updated more often, NearBy Things or Raidr?
NearBy Things ships an update every 9 days, and Raidr fortnightly. Most recently, NearBy Things was updated on October 28, 2026 and Raidr on October 31, 2026.

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