Comparison

WhatMountain vs MountainFinder

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

Head to head
About

WhatMountain

Identify and label mountains in your real-time view using your iPhone's camera. Explore virtual vistas from any location by entering coordinates or loading photos. Download data for offline use across North America.

Highlights
  • Live-View augmented reality mountain identification
  • Label mountains in real-time
  • Explore virtual vistas from any location
  • Enter place names or coordinates
  • Load photos to view their GPS location
  • Download data for offline use
Features
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Have you ever wondered what is the name of that mountain over there? Now stand at your vista and hold your iPhone up and have all those mountains labeled for you! As you turn, the scene on your iPhone turns with you. Mountains to the north - hills to the west - all are now labeled for you. With the "Live-View" option, WhatMountain will draw mountain profiles and names over a real-time images. You can also enter the name or latitude/longitude of a place and see the view from that mountain top. Or load up a photograph, and use the GPS information in the jpeg file. It does take data, but you can download it from the US Geological Survey before you head to the mountain. It displays vistas from anyplace in Canada, Mexico and the United States - including all 50 states, Puerto Rico & the Virgin Islands.

About

MountainFinder

Features
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MountainFinder Discover breathtaking mountains and more—right at your fingertips! Explore stunning mountain ranges, epic hiking trails, cozy cabins, and serene beaches with ease using the app’s built-in search feature. Whether you're chasing adventure or seeking relaxation, this app is your ultimate guide to the world’s most scenic mountain landscapes and hidden natural gems. What do I get? Discover breathtaking mountains, scenic hiking trails, lakes, attractions, cabins, and beaches — all near you or wherever you search. Detailed insights for every mountain, trail, cabin, lake, attraction and beach — including elevations, trail difficulty, amenities, weather and local highlights. Preview your adventures with fly-over trips and immersive 3D map views. See and copy your exact position in geographical coordinates. Plan your routes easily with the built-in route planner. Save your favorites. Offline functionality — works seamlessly without an internet connection. In plus: No advertisement. Get detailed information about any positions in the map. Ask questions about anything and get answers based on artificial intelligence. 14 days weather forecast instead of 7. 5 offline maps instead of 1. Experience your adventures from above — fly over route directions or your own trails in immersive 3D view. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

WhatMountain4 screens
MountainFinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WhatMountain at none against MountainFinder's shown. MountainFinder's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. WhatMountain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MountainFinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WhatMountain ships an update every 2 months, MountainFinder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WhatMountain versus MountainFinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhatMountainMountainFinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy SmithHiot AS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WhatMountain

One-time1
  • Upgrade2.0LivePhoto$0.99
2 purchases

MountainFinder

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.491 Month
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is WhatMountain free?
WhatMountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MountainFinder free?
MountainFinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WhatMountain or MountainFinder have ads?
MountainFinder shows ads; WhatMountain does not.
Which is updated more often, WhatMountain or MountainFinder?
WhatMountain ships an update every 2 months, and MountainFinder fortnightly. Most recently, WhatMountain was updated on October 7, 2026 and MountainFinder on October 8, 2026.

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