Comparison

Explore Maeshowe vs SCAPE

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

Head to head
About

Explore Maeshowe

Discover a 5,000-year-old Neolithic tomb in 3D. Explore its interior and exterior, view historical Norse graffiti, and learn about its alignment with the midwinter sun. Includes an animated tour and photographic slideshow.

Highlights
  • Animated virtual tour
  • Photographic slideshow
  • Interactive 3D model
  • Norse graffiti details
  • Midwinter sun alignment info
  • World Heritage Site context
Features
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Learn about Maeshowe, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Explore the historic cairn in 3D, discover Norse graffiti from the 1100s and see how the entrance passage to Maeshowe is perfectly aligned with the setting of the midwinter sun. Discover Maeshowe with this interactive app, featuring: • an animated virtual tour • a photographic slideshow of the site • an interactive 3D model of the tomb’s interior and exterior • more about Maeshowe and how to visit the Heart of Neolithic Orkney. ABOUT MAESHOWE Maeshowe is one of Europe’s finest chambered tombs, built over 5,000 years ago. It is part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site and is cared for by Historic Environment Scotland. This app was developed by the Centre for Digital Documentation and Visualisation (CDDV) LLP. Historic Environment Scotland and the Glasgow School of Art School of Simulation and Visualisation formed CDDV in 2010. FEEDBACK WELCOME We are always looking for feedback so please send any ideas on how we can improve the app to web@hes.scot. Want to show how much you love Maeshowe in 3D? Rate us in the app store.

About

SCAPE

Features
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Natural processes and climate change are putting Scotland’s coastal heritage at risk – but you can help us to manage the threat. The SCAPE coastal archaeology recording app allows you to: • Discover archaeological sites at the coast on the go. • Carry out surveys of known archaeological sites. • Create records about new discoveries. By registering as a volunteer, you can use the coastal archaeology recording app to find out information about coastal archaeological sites near you and to contribute your observations on their condition. You can also add records about your new discoveries of archaeological sites or objects. Your contributions form a valuable record of change to coastal archaeological sites and coastlines. We use your information to prioritise action at the most vulnerable and significant sites - and answer wider questions about where, and how, Scotland’s heritage is being affected by coastal processes and the impacts of climate change. We moderate your submitted records before adding them to the database and publishing them on the website map and the app. You can get more details and see photographs of coastal heritage sites through the Sites at Risk Map portal on the SCAPE website www.scapetrust.org/sites-at-risk/

Screenshots

Explore Maeshowe4 screens
SCAPE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Explore Maeshowe at 10.0 against SCAPE's 13.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore Maeshowe ships an update every 12 months, SCAPE every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Explore Maeshowe versus SCAPE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore MaeshoweSCAPE
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHistoric Environment ScotlandMichael Arrowsmith

In-app purchases

None

Explore Maeshowe

No in-app purchases

None

SCAPE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explore Maeshowe free?
Explore Maeshowe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SCAPE free?
SCAPE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Explore Maeshowe or SCAPE have ads?
Neither Explore Maeshowe nor SCAPE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explore Maeshowe or SCAPE?
Explore Maeshowe ships an update every 12 months, and SCAPE every 16 months. Most recently, Explore Maeshowe was updated on June 1, 2026 and SCAPE on September 24, 2026.

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