# Maps Treasure Hunt vs Maps Explorer

The clearest difference is ads: Maps Treasure Hunt at none against Maps Explorer's shown. Maps Treasure Hunt also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). Maps Explorer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Maps Treasure Hunt sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Maps Explorer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, Maps Explorer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Maps Treasure Hunt | Maps Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Todd Guion](https://appshunter.io/developer/295881169) | [Mykola Sukhyna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824890330) |

## What reviewers say

### Maps Treasure Hunt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-treasure-hunt/id976940095)

Explore historical locations with old maps overlaid on current views. Use your device's GPS to pinpoint your position on vintage maps, aiding in artifact hunting and locating historical structures.

**Highlights:** Historical map overlays, GPS location tracking, Street and satellite map integration, Artifact hunting aid, Locate historical structures, In-app map purchases

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Washingtonboro PA 1864 | Free | one-time |
| Suggs WY 1894 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marietta (East) PA 1864 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lititz PA 1863 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 sheet 5 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marietta PA 1886 Sheet 3 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Columbia to Marietta 1864 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lebanon County 1860 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Manor Township Lancaster County PA 1864 | $29.99 | one-time |


### Maps Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maps-explorer/id6748266018)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maps Explorer Monthly | $0.69 | per month |
| Maps Explorer Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Maps Explorer Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Maps Treasure Hunt free?

Maps Treasure Hunt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Maps Explorer free?

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

### Do Maps Treasure Hunt or Maps Explorer have ads?

Maps Explorer shows ads; Maps Treasure Hunt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Maps Treasure Hunt or Maps Explorer?

Maps Treasure Hunt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Maps Explorer fortnightly. Most recently, Maps Treasure Hunt was updated on September 26, 2026 and Maps Explorer on October 5, 2026.

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