CineTrotter vs SceneSpot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CineTrotter
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What if every movie were an invitation to travel? CineTrotter turns the world map into an open-air cinematheque. Search for a film, discover the real places where it was shot, and go explore them — from the New York café of a cult scene to the windswept cliff of a blockbuster. THE MAP IS THE STAR No menus hiding the good stuff: the map stays visible at all times. Pan, zoom, and watch filming locations appear around you. Tap a pin to uncover the scene shot there. SEARCH ANY MOVIE Got a title in mind? Start a search and CineTrotter tracks down its locations. Well-known films show up instantly; for the rest, we run a deep search and let you know the moment the places are ready — keep exploring in the meantime. DIVE INTO EVERY LOCATION • Scenes shot on site, with a preview and their timestamp in the film • Every movie that ever set up a camera at the same spot • Behind-the-scenes anecdotes • Directions in one tap: open the place in your maps app EXPLORE AROUND YOU Turn on location and spot filming locations nearby. The set of an iconic scene might be just around the corner. MADE YOUR WAY • Standard, satellite or hybrid map • Available in 14 languages • Notifications as soon as new locations are found Film buff, curious traveler or location hunter: CineTrotter lets you see your favorite movies in a whole new way — standing right where they were filmed. See cinema differently. — This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
SceneSpot
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Where was your favorite movie filmed? SceneSpot lets you discover real filming locations around the world – right on the map. • Thousands of film & TV locations on an interactive map • Find spots near you and mark them as "Visited" • Keep a wishlist of places you still want to see • Upload your own photos and explore the community's • Suggest new locations and contribute to the map • Earn points and climb the leaderboard Whether you're a film buff, a traveler, or a photo collector – SceneSpot turns every place into a movie scene you can visit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: SceneSpot at none against CineTrotter's shown. SceneSpot also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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.
CineTrotter ships an update fortnightly, SceneSpot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CineTrotter | SceneSpot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Croissants | Jan Hendrik Wergin |
In-app purchases
CineTrotter
No in-app purchases
SceneSpot
No in-app purchases









