The Ridges vs TradeWinds Resort
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ridges
This resort app helps guests plan and book stays, offering a memorable mountain getaway experience. It highlights proximity to major cities for easy access to relaxation and adventure.
- Book resort stays
- Plan mountain getaways
- Discover local attractions
- View resort amenities
- Access travel information
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The Ridges Resort isn’t just a business, we’re a family, and we understand the importance of hospitality, building relationships and providing guests with a memorable experience. We’ve spent the past year making changes that we hope will provide added value and comfort for new and returning guests. Whether you want to celebrate a major milestone, embark on a family adventure, or simply kick back and soak up a breathtaking mountain view, we’re here to accommodate your every need. And because we’re only a two-hour drive from major cities like Atlanta, Greenville, Asheville, and Chattanooga, the experience of your life is a lot closer than you think.
TradeWinds Resort
Discover a tropical paradise on Florida's Gulf Coast. This beachfront resort offers a perfect escape for family vacations, romantic getaways, or group events across two distinct hotels.
- Beachfront location
- Tropical setting
- Family vacations
- Romantic getaways
- Group functions
- Two distinct hotels
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TradeWinds is a beachfront resort spanning 40 tropical acres along 1,600 feet of award-winning shoreline on the Gulf Coast of Florida. TradeWinds is the perfect place to spend your family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a planned group function. Make your selection from two distinct hotels that will afford you ALL the adventure and amenities that TradeWinds offers. Whichever hotel you choose, remember to just let go!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: TradeWinds Resort at every 2 months against The Ridges's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
The Ridges ships an update every 17 months, TradeWinds Resort every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | The Ridges | TradeWinds Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 111 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duke Ridges Services LLC | Gulf Hospitality Management LLC |
In-app purchases
The Ridges
No in-app purchases
TradeWinds Resort
No in-app purchases
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