# Outside vs AA Grapevine

The clearest difference is rating: Outside at 4.6 against AA Grapevine's 4.1. Outside also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 84) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). AA Grapevine's advantage is review sentiment (31% vs 22%) and chart position (#48 vs #148). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Outside sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $89.99 per year and AA Grapevine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Outside holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outside has 1.8K ratings behind it against 84, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of Outside's written reviews are positive against 31% of AA Grapevine's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outside | AA Grapevine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419/reviews)** | [4.1 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 84 |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **31.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #148 | **#48** |
| Size | 43 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Outside Television Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/987860990) | [AA Grapevine, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105305231) |

## What reviewers say

### Outside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outside/id1627530419)

**Currently charting:** #148 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access content from 15 outdoor and wellness publications in one app. Discover articles, videos, training plans, recipes, and gear guides tailored to your interests. Share your favorite content with friends and stay inspired for your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Content from 15 publications, Personalized content feed, Trending articles and videos, Gear reviews and buying guides, Training plans and recipes, Content sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Outside+ All Access | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Terrific content
- 👍 Awesome but
- 🚀 Amazing outdoor adventures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Extremely buggy
- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Formatting issues
- 🐛 App doesn't load

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Incompatible with older devices
- Crashing on video playback
- Content not updating frequently

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch support for Trailforks
- Ability to save articles
- Better article organization and sorting
- Separate apps for each publication


### AA Grapevine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-grapevine/id6450056498)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #103 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access the international journal of Alcoholics Anonymous, featuring articles, a podcast, and a daily quote. Enhance your sobriety journey with a calculator, events calendar, and exclusive spiritual maintenance tools. Share your experiences and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Monthly magazine access, Article archives, Podcast player, Daily quote, Sobriety calculator, AA events calendar, Spiritual maintenance checklist

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grapevine Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Grapevine Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outside free?

Outside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AA Grapevine free?

AA Grapevine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Outside or AA Grapevine?

Outside is rated higher. Outside averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while AA Grapevine averages 4.1 from 84 ratings.

### Do Outside or AA Grapevine have ads?

Neither Outside nor AA Grapevine shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outside or AA Grapevine?

Outside ships an update every 3 weeks, and AA Grapevine every 4 weeks. Most recently, Outside was updated on September 25, 2026 and AA Grapevine on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Outside or AA Grapevine?

Outside currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and AA Grapevine at #48. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*