Tread Shellharbour vs Stories Unseen | Explore More
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tread Shellharbour
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This app was developed by Shellharbour City Council’s Museum team. We want to share this history of our city, its people, and some of Shellharbour’s most beautiful locations. To discover more about the history of Shellharbour visit Shellharbour City Museum at the Shellharbour Civic Centre https://museum.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au/ We hope you enjoy the tours.
Stories Unseen | Explore More
Experience places like never before with self-guided audio tours. Virtual guides automatically provide historical context and fascinating anecdotes as you explore points of interest at your own pace. Works offline using GPS, allowing you to discover more at any time.
- Audio and immersive narration
- Turn-by-turn navigation
- Social media integration
- Extended stays at points of interest
- Offline GPS functionality
- Curated walking and driving tours
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Stories Unseen is the clever way to experience places differently through curated, self-guided tours. Be immersed in engaging stories told by our charismatic companions that put the past, present and future in the palm of your hand, and explore more. HOW IT WORKS: Your virtual tour guide, an audio narrator, pops up automatically as you walk or drive. But, Stories Unseen is much more than just an audio tour. As you get close to points of interest, our friendly virtual tour, Lizzy and Riley, bring each location to life providing historical context and fascinating anecdotes. You can choose to visit all points of interest, change the order, or complete our tours over multiple days – as many times as you want! Unlike a fully guided tour, you decide when and how long to stay at each stop. WHAT’S INCLUDED: > AUDIO & IMMERSIVE NARRATION. Stories Unseen’s engaging virtual tour guides, Lizzy and Riley, bring each location to life providing historical context and fascinating anecdotes. > TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION. Using any compatible device, Stories Unseen guides seamlessly from one stop to the next with maps, media and commentary on demand. > SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION. See, create and capture moments as they happen with shareable immersive media and interactive experiences. > EXTENDED STAYS. Spend longer at the places that pique your interest and discover more of what’s on offer. Savour the culture of hidden alleys, cosy cafes and wide open spaces. OUR TOURS: Perth cultural and historical walking tours > Perth Historical Pub Crawl > Perth Boom-and-Bust > Murder and Macabre true crime tour > Enterprising Women of Western Australia Perth driving tours – > Perth to Pinnacles – a day trip along the Indian Ocean Drive from central Perth to the Pinnacles includes Yanchep National Park, Lancelin, the Pinnacles and Cervantes. GOOD TO KNOW: > Works offline using GPS – no wifi or mobile internet required once travelling. > All walking tours can be accessed by public transport. > We are a recognised Quality Tourism Accredited Business and are members of regional tourism advocacy groups. > Stories Unseen originally launched in 2020 as Dark Stry. We’re now exploring more with a series of niche tours for all ages.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tread Shellharbour at none against Stories Unseen | Explore More's 6. Stories Unseen | Explore More's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, 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. Stories Unseen | Explore More sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Tread Shellharbour asks for nothing beyond the download.
Tread Shellharbour ships an update every 6 months, Stories Unseen | Explore More every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tread Shellharbour | Stories Unseen | Explore More |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shellharbour City Council | CHESSHILL CONSULTING PTY LTD |
In-app purchases
Tread Shellharbour
No in-app purchases
Stories Unseen | Explore More
- WA Enterprising Women$14.99
- Perth Historical Pub Crawl$14.99
- Perth Boom and Bust$14.99
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- Murder and Macabre: Perth CBD$14.99
- Your Adelaide Adventure$14.99
- Perth to Pinnacles$24.99
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