Comparison

AR AlpineGuide vs VIEW ICL

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

Head to head
About

AR AlpineGuide

Identify mountains in real-time by pointing your device. See names, altitudes, and distances of over a million peaks worldwide in an augmented reality view. Explore 3D terrain and share your discoveries.

Highlights
  • Identify 1M peaks worldwide
  • Augmented reality peak naming
  • 3D terrain visualization
  • View from any map location
  • Photo sharing
  • Adjustable peak name display
  • Import photos for labeling
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Point your iOS device at the mountain and you'll see the name, altitude, and distance of the mountaintop. You can identify the names of all the mountain peaks in the 360-degree panoramic AR view. All features are free to use. Thanks to your support, we have reached 2.5 million downloads across all platforms, both domestic and international. Features - It has data from nearly one million peaks around the world. - It uses three-dimensional coordinates and a gyroscope to display the name at the peak, even if you tilt the camera. The display makes it easy to check. - The three-dimensional terrain is displayed semi-transparently, so it is easy to compare it with the actual shape of the mountain and check the location of the peak. - When you point your iOS device downward, the view switches to a 3D view looking down from the sky. - You can check the names of the terrain and mountains that can be seen from any location specified on the map. - You can take a photo with the name of the peak and share it via SNS or email. - Swiping the AR display up, down, left, or right allows you to adjust the position of the peak name display. - It is possible to adjust the position of the peak name display after the picture is taken. - You can import photos taken with another app and add the peak name. ※ If the direction is not correct (e.g. it always shows North), if your iOS device has a cover on it If there is a sensor in the case, please remove it. The metal or magnet on the cover may interfere with the sensor and cause it to malfunction. Terms of Service https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VIEW ICL

Features
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Empower your field operations with our Manager app. Designed to give you complete control over your team’s tasks and activities, the app allows you to assign tasks, monitor real-time progress, and optimize performance. Streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and ensure every task is completed efficiently. It’s simple, easy to use, and helps you get things done more efficiently.

Screenshots

AR AlpineGuide4 screens
VIEW ICL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VIEW ICL at none against AR AlpineGuide's 6. VIEW ICL also leads on ads (none vs shown). AR AlpineGuide's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AR AlpineGuide sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. VIEW ICL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AR AlpineGuide ships an update weekly, VIEW ICL every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AR AlpineGuide versus VIEW ICL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAR AlpineGuideVIEW ICL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (784 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings784 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size175 MB193 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperにゃんこソフトウェアSri Balaji Max Private Limited

Bugs and requests

AR AlpineGuide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not launching after updates
  • Constant pop-up notifications
  • Camera view not working, only black screen
  • Compass spinning uncontrollably

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow selecting elevation range to display
  • Add ability to download/save images locally
  • Improve language support and translations

VIEW ICL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

AR AlpineGuide

Subscriptions5
  • Ad-Free$0.991 Month
  • Ad-Free$1.992 Months
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$3.991 Year
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  • Ad-Free$5.991 Year
  • Ad-Free7 Days trial$5.991 Month
One-time1
  • AdFree (Forever)$14.99
None

VIEW ICL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AR AlpineGuide free?
AR AlpineGuide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VIEW ICL free?
VIEW ICL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AR AlpineGuide or VIEW ICL have ads?
AR AlpineGuide shows ads; VIEW ICL does not.
Which is updated more often, AR AlpineGuide or VIEW ICL?
AR AlpineGuide ships an update weekly, and VIEW ICL every 5 months. Most recently, AR AlpineGuide was updated on October 19, 2026 and VIEW ICL on October 5, 2026.

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