Comparison

Darent Valley Trails vs The Global Note

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

Head to head

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About

Darent Valley Trails

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The Darent Valley Trails app hosts self-led walking trails for users to explore, enjoy and learn about the rich heritage landscapes of the beautiful Darent Valley in West Kent, UK.

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The Global Note

Features

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Ready to add to your collection? Scan your unique collectible banknote and step into an AR experience with The Global Note app.

Screenshots

Darent Valley Trails4 screens

The Global Note3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Darent Valley Trails at none against The Global Note's shown. The Global Note's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Darent Valley Trails ships an update every 5 months, The Global Note every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level

Darent Valley Trails versus The Global Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Darent Valley Trails	The Global Note
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 5 months	Every 2 weeks — better
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.1	13.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	133 MB	138 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Kent County Council	The Global Note B.V.

In-app purchases

None

Darent Valley Trails

No in-app purchases

None

The Global Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Darent Valley Trails free?

Darent Valley Trails is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is The Global Note free?

The Global Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Darent Valley Trails or The Global Note have ads?

The Global Note shows ads; Darent Valley Trails does not.

Which is updated more often, Darent Valley Trails or The Global Note?

Darent Valley Trails ships an update every 5 months, and The Global Note every 2 weeks. Most recently, Darent Valley Trails was updated on October 3, 2026 and The Global Note on October 12, 2026.