Fells vs Hill Bagging
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Fells
Explore the 214 Lakeland fells with this digital guide. Features an interactive map, detailed fell information, smart filtering, and a personal logbook to record your climbs with photos and notes. Prioritizes user privacy with iCloud saving and no account creation.
- Interactive map of 214 Lakeland fells
- Detailed fell information (height, distance, compass)
- 3D terrain maps and nearby peak views
- Smart filtering by book and climb status
- Personal logbook with photos and notes
- Favourites list for preferred fells
- Home screen widgets for logbook photos
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Discover the beauty of the Lake District with Fells, your ultimate digital guide to the 214 Lakeland fells, as described in Alfred Wainwright's iconic series of pictorial guides. Embark on an immersive journey through the fells using our interactive map, featuring colour-coded markers that indicate the different areas Fells belong to. Let the stunning visuals and intuitive interface guide you through this breathtaking landscape. Focused Exploration Delve into the details of each individual fell with ease. Access key information such as height, distance, and compass directions relative to your location. Immerse yourself in a 3D map showcasing the terrain and nearby peaks, while conveniently linking to Wikipedia pages for more comprehensive insights. Smart Filtering Tailor your exploration by utilising our filtering options. Browse fells based on the corresponding books, mark your favourites, and keep track of your conquests by distinguishing between climbed and unclimbed fells. Logbook Capture the memories of your fell wandering expeditions within your personal Logbook. Record the date of each climb, attach captivating photos, and jot down memorable notes to reminisce about your outdoor adventures. Favourited Fells Quickly access your preferred fells by adding them to your Favourites. Build a personalised collection of go-to locations for easy navigation and inspiration. Widgets Showcase your remarkable Logbook photos directly on your device's home screen with our Logbook Photo widget. Enjoy a daily dose of motivation and relive the magic of the fells right from your device's main screen. Privacy at Its Core Rest assured knowing that Fells prioritises your privacy. No account creation is necessary, and all Logbook information is securely saved in your iCloud account, ensuring your data remains safe and confidential. Prepare for an unforgettable journey of exploration and adventure with Fells. Happy exploring!
Hill Bagging
Track your hill climbing progress with this app, featuring offline logging and interactive maps. Access a vast community-shared database of ascents and over 70 UK hill lists. Designed for quick on-the-hill use, it simplifies planning and recording your climbs.
- Offline hill logging
- Interactive maps with multiple layers
- Progress tracking for 70+ UK hill lists
- Community-shared routes and waypoints
- Quick tick ascent recording
- Hills Near Me feature
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The Hill Bagging app is designed to be simple and fast for on-the-hill use, even when there is poor or no signal. With over two million hill ascents logged since our website launched in the mid 1990s, you can tap into starting points and waypoints for walks shared by our active community who share their routes for all the hills - including the less popular ones. You can track your progress in climbing hills across over 70 hill lists including relative hill lists like the Marilyns, Humps and Tumps and classic lists like the Munros, Corbetts, Grahams, Wainwrights and Nuttalls plus the Significant Islands of Britain (SIBs). Benefits of Hill Bagging app compared to our website: β’ Designed for on-the-hill use - app is designed to be simpler and quicker for using while walking β’ Offline use - hills can be logged when you have no, or poor signal β’ Speed - screens load straightaway since pages donβt need to be downloaded β’ Usability - quicker to plan and log ascents since designed for mobile β’ Permanent sign-in - Users stay signed-in each time app is loaded (can sign out) About Hill Bagging CIC and the the Database of British and Irish Hills: Hill Bagging is created by Hill Bagging CIC, a Community Interest Company (CIC) designed for not-for-profit social enterprises that aim to benefit the community. In line with these aims, access to the website and mobile apps is freely available to our community of registered users of the site who share their walk descriptions. The Hill Bagging team manage the technology platform for the Database of British and Irish Hills which contains the most comprehensive and up-to-date list of hills in Britain and Ireland. DoBIH contributors and a team of editors use the Hill Bagging website to submit, edit and verify changes to hill heights and locations based on the latest surveying to ensure hill information is up-to-date. This website is the main online presence of the Database and an app is planned for release in 2026. App benefits: - Free interactive maps with multiple layers (Open Topo Map, Ordnance Survey and Satellite) - View hills as sortable tables or map with summit markers and labels - Quickly show βHills Near Meβ, or for the whole country on maps - βAll hillsβ overlay to explore nearby summits - Smooth clustering for large hill lists (including 16K+ Tumps) - Smart labels on maps update to show hill name, height and climb status - Show recommended walk start locations and waypoints on the map - Record ascents using 'Quick tick' feature or add detailed descriptions - Show progress for over 60 UK hill lists by country
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hill Bagging at 100% against Fells's 33%. Hill Bagging also leads on price (Free vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Hill Bagging is free to download; Fells costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Fells | Hill Bagging |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free β better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews β better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Genius Division Limited | Hill Bagging Community Interest Company |
Customer experience
Fells
Hill Bagging
In-app purchases
Fells
No in-app purchases
Hill Bagging
No in-app purchases









