Comparison

Visit USVI vs StJohnLocal

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

Head to head
About

Visit USVI

Explore the U.S. Virgin Islands with this digital guide. Discover local arts, culture, beaches, dining, and activities. Connect directly with various island services for a seamless travel experience.

Highlights
  • Local arts and culture information
  • Best beaches and dining guides
  • Activity and shopping recommendations
  • Helpful island maps
  • Direct communication with services
  • Information on accommodations and transportation
Features
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The Visit USVI app is a digital version of Visit USVI, the official USVI Hotel and Tourism Association in-room magazine on the islands published by North South Net International Ltd. and found in the vast majority of hotel rooms. This high-end publication features an abundance of local arts & culture, the best beaches, restaurants, shopping & activities and great tips on what to do and where to go, useful information and helpful maps. The Visit USVI app brings all of these features together on your phone for easy access and use as well as direct communication with Accommodations, Activities & Attractions, Beaches, Dining & Nightlife, Information & Services, Shopping and Transportation and more!

About

StJohnLocal

This AI-powered island guide features an interactive map and itinerary builder for St. John, USVI. Discover beaches, trails, restaurants, and local businesses with insider tips and practical information. Explore the island and create personalized daily plans.

Highlights
  • Interactive island map
  • AI itinerary builder
  • Beach and snorkel spot details
  • Hiking trail information
  • Restaurant and bar listings
  • Vacation villa browsing
  • Offline functionality
Features
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StJohnLocal.com is the only AI-powered app with an interactive map built exclusively for St. John, with an AI itinerary builder that plans your perfect day in seconds. Every beach, every trail, every hidden gem, every local business - organized and all in one place. One island. One app. Finally done right! Two-thirds of St. John is protected as Virgin Islands National Park, which means world-class beaches, coral reefs, and hiking trails are never far away. St John Local puts all of it in your hand, with locally vetted recommendations for every kind of day on the island. BEACHES, BAYS & SNORKEL SPOTS Explore every major bay from Trunk Bay and Cinnamon Bay to the quieter coves of the North Shore. Each spot includes snorkeling quality, crowd level, best time to visit, parking, amenities, and insider tips — so you can pick the right beach for the right mood. HIKING TRAILS & HISTORIC RUINS Walk the trails of Virgin Islands National Park and the historic sugar plantation ruins that dot the island. Trail entries cover difficulty, distance, and what you'll see along the way. RESTAURANTS & BARS Find where the locals actually eat and drink — from Cruz Bay waterfront spots to Coral Bay hideaways. Each listing includes cuisine, price range, hours, stand-out dishes, and whether reservations are a must. VILLAS & WHERE TO STAY Browse featured vacation villas across Cruz Bay, Chocolate Hole, the North Shore, and Coral Bay with photos, amenities, and direct booking links. BOAT CHARTERS, JEEP RENTALS & ISLAND SERVICES Plan the adventure side of your trip — charter boats, boat rentals, jeep rentals, snorkel gear, and island essentials — all from businesses vetted by the St John Local team. EXPLORER PASSPORT Turn your trip into a quest. Stamp the beaches, trails, and historic sites you visit and earn badges as you explore — a fun way to remember every corner of the island. AI ITINERARY BUILDER Tell us how many days you have and what you love, and St John Local builds a personalized day-by-day itinerary drawn from our curated spots. ISLAND INFO Ferry schedules, taxi fares, gas stations, and the practical details that make a St. John trip smooth — no scrolling through outdated forum posts. OFFLINE-FRIENDLY St. John's cell service is spotty on the best of days. St John Local is built to keep working when the signal drops. St John Local is independent and locally owned — not part of any booking conglomerate. Just one island, covered the right way.

Screenshots

Visit USVI4 screens
StJohnLocal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: StJohnLocal at every 8 days against Visit USVI's every 6 weeks. StJohnLocal also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Visit USVI against 5.0 for StJohnLocal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visit USVI ships an update every 6 weeks, StJohnLocal every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Visit USVI versus StJohnLocal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisit USVIStJohnLocal
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRosana DuellChristopher Mahan

In-app purchases

None

Visit USVI

No in-app purchases

None

StJohnLocal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Visit USVI free?
Visit USVI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StJohnLocal free?
StJohnLocal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Visit USVI or StJohnLocal?
Visit USVI and StJohnLocal are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Visit USVI or StJohnLocal have ads?
Neither Visit USVI nor StJohnLocal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visit USVI or StJohnLocal?
Visit USVI ships an update every 6 weeks, and StJohnLocal every 8 days. Most recently, Visit USVI was updated on November 6, 2026 and StJohnLocal on November 10, 2026.

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