SCAPE vs Via Trimontia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SCAPE
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Natural processes and climate change are putting Scotlandβs coastal heritage at risk β but you can help us to manage the threat. The SCAPE coastal archaeology recording app allows you to: β’ Discover archaeological sites at the coast on the go. β’ Carry out surveys of known archaeological sites. β’ 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, Scotlandβs 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/
Via Trimontia
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An app about Trimontium Roman Fort, including 3D models and a virtual reconstruction.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Via Trimontia at every 5 weeks against SCAPE's every 16 months. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SCAPE ships an update every 16 months, Via Trimontia every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SCAPE | Via Trimontia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 12.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 48 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Arrowsmith | Alan Miller |
In-app purchases
SCAPE
No in-app purchases
Via Trimontia
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SCAPE free?
Is Via Trimontia free?
Do SCAPE or Via Trimontia have ads?
Which is updated more often, SCAPE or Via Trimontia?
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