Comparison

SCAPE vs Via Trimontia

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

Head to head
About

SCAPE

Features
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Natural processes and climate change are putting Scotland’s coastal heritage at risk – 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, Scotland’s 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/

About

Via Trimontia

Features
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An app about Trimontium Roman Fort, including 3D models and a virtual reconstruction.

Screenshots

SCAPE4 screens
Via Trimontia3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SCAPE versus Via Trimontia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCAPEVia Trimontia
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.412.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size48 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael ArrowsmithAlan Miller

In-app purchases

None

SCAPE

No in-app purchases

None

Via Trimontia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SCAPE free?
SCAPE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Via Trimontia free?
Via Trimontia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SCAPE or Via Trimontia have ads?
Neither SCAPE nor Via Trimontia shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SCAPE or Via Trimontia?
SCAPE ships an update every 16 months, and Via Trimontia every 5 weeks. Most recently, SCAPE was updated on October 18, 2026 and Via Trimontia on October 3, 2026.

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