Comparison

Wild Guide Lake District vs RiveraApp

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

Head to head
About

Wild Guide Lake District

Features
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A new compendium of adventures, from the best-selling and award-winning Wild Guide series, now released for the Lake District including the Cumbrian coastline and beaches. Imagine a summer spent swimming in mountain waterfalls, exploring lost ruins and caverns, and camping in ancient forests. In this explorer’s compendium you will discover the most exciting and lesser-known places to visit in the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, with magical places to stay and where to find the very best local and artisan food, straight from the farm or field. Featuring stunning photography and engaging travel writing, this is the perfect book for families seeking new adventures off the beaten track, or explorers dreaming up their ultimate weekend escape. Guiding you to 400 secret places and wild adventures, including slow food treats and quirky places to stay, this book is perfect for the discerning explorer seeking unusual things to do off the beaten track, for families and for couples dreaming about the ultimate weekend escape. • Wild swim in the best waterfalls, river pools and blue lagoons • Discover secret beaches and islands you can canoe to • Find the best easy ridge scrambles and gorge walks • Avoid the crowds with lesser known easy peaks and hidden valleys • Discover extraordinary caverns, caves, grottoes and ruins • Enjoy meadows and amazing wildlife • Seek out micro breweries and artisan food producers • Sleep in a bothy or shepherd’s hut, or wild camp with our secret recommendations Daniel Start is an award-winning travel writer and photographer. He is author of Wild Swimming, Hidden Beaches and Wild Guide South East. Tania Pascoe is a naturalist and food writer. She is author of Wild Garden Weekends and Wild Guide South West. The Wild Guide series was winner of the Travmedia Travel Guidebook of the Year 2015

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RiveraApp

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Introducing Rivera: your on-demand transportation solution. Book rides effortlessly, track drivers in real-time, and enjoy transparent pricing. Safety is paramount with background-checked drivers, and our 24/7 support ensures peace of mind. Join Rivera today for a seamless, rewarding journey every time.

Screenshots

Wild Guide Lake District4 screens
RiveraApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RiveraApp at Free against Wild Guide Lake District's $2.99. RiveraApp also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RiveraApp is free to download; Wild Guide Lake District costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wild Guide Lake District ships an update every 6 months, RiveraApp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Wild Guide Lake District versus RiveraApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWild Guide Lake DistrictRiveraApp
Price$2.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB35 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWild Things Publishing LtdEMCAN-TEC

In-app purchases

None

Wild Guide Lake District

No in-app purchases

None

RiveraApp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wild Guide Lake District free?
Wild Guide Lake District costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RiveraApp free?
RiveraApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wild Guide Lake District or RiveraApp have ads?
Neither Wild Guide Lake District nor RiveraApp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wild Guide Lake District or RiveraApp?
Wild Guide Lake District ships an update every 6 months, and RiveraApp every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wild Guide Lake District was updated on September 25, 2026 and RiveraApp on September 9, 2026.

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