Lisboa Romana vs River Beaches
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lisboa Romana
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Lisboa Romana is a long-term project created by Lisbon Municipality and the website and the app are two of the most accessible ways for users everywhere to reach detailed information about the Roman presence in Lisbon territory. The app is based on a map that flags hundreds of Ancient Rome traces that users can either visit or know more about them by browsing the hundreds of photos provided, several videos and 3D animations and short and long descriptions about each and every spot located on the map. This app uses GPS location allowing users to navigate between flags and also provides them notifications warning about the proximity of a determined Roman vestiges. The map has several filters allowing users to choose a precise era (i.e. only vestiges between 1st Century b.C and 2nd Century b.C.); the type of vestige (visitable, museum, non-visitable, with virtual visit); kind of vestige (Theatre; Road; Manor House, etc); groups of vestiges (Society; Economy; Politics; Buildings and structures, etc); and by municipality (there are 18 municipalities enrolled in this projecto leaded by Lisbon Municipality). Users can also choose to follow our suggested routes and/or build their own if they want to. And we think this is the best way for visitors, tourists, locals and all kinds of users to dive into the past and know more about the presence of this ancient civilization in the actual Lisbon territory.
River Beaches
Discover hidden river, lake, and dam beaches across Portugal and Spain. This app offers curated descriptions, real visitor photos, and insider tips. Users can contribute their own photos and reviews to build a community of beach enthusiasts.
- Hundreds of river, lake, and dam beaches
- Thousands of visitor photos
- Human-curated descriptions and tips
- Community reviews
- Detailed amenity filters
- Interactive discovery map
- Wishlist saving
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River Beaches is the first mobile app dedicated entirely to discovering stunning river, lake and dam beaches - and to the community of people who visit them. Portugal and Spain are home to hundreds of these gems, tucked away in valleys, forests and mountains. No need for partial information on Instagram reels. We've done the work for you! Hundreds of hand-picked beaches across Portugal and Spain, each with thousands of real photos, human-curated descriptions and insider tips from people who've actually been there. And it's not a one-way street: add your own photos from your visits, leave reviews, and help other beachgoers with what you've seen on the ground. Whether you're a family looking for a beach with the right amenities for a great day out, an adventurer chasing wild and remote escapes, or a tourist wanting to experience Portugal and Spain beyond the coastline - River Beaches has you covered. What you'll find: - Hundreds of river, lake and dam beaches across Portugal and Spain - Thousands of photos from real visitors, plus the ability to add your own - Human-curated descriptions and local tips for each beach - Real reviews from the community - Detailed amenity filters - parking, toilets, restaurants, lifeguard, kid-friendly, dog-friendly, Blue Flag, Cold Water and more - Interactive map to discover beaches near you - Save option to create your wishlist - Available in English, Portuguese and Spanish Free to use. No ads. Built by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts. River Beaches - discover Portugal and Spain's hidden beach gems, together with the people who've been there.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: River Beaches at every 2 weeks against Lisboa Romana's every 23 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lisboa Romana ships an update every 23 months, River Beaches every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lisboa Romana | River Beaches |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Conta-me Historias, Lda | Peter Bustin |
In-app purchases
Lisboa Romana
No in-app purchases
River Beaches
No in-app purchases









