BOYD vs WightExplorer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BOYD
Experience innovative content with interactive 360 rotations and stunning visuals. Discover new creations and products from leading brands, presented with minimal streaming for a seamless user experience. This app offers a unique blend of entertainment and discovery for a wide age range.
- 360 rotations for product reveals
- Professional filming and photography
- Access to historical imagery
- Minimal streaming for optimal experience
- Brand partner collaborations
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“If Apple made a magazine this is probably how it would look” WEBBY AWARDS //Best User Experience BEST NEW TITLE OF THE YEAR: “Highly innovative. A real trailblazer. Tears up the rule book with a great entertainment experience pushing what is capable on mobile” PARTNERED by 49 brands including 12 global luxury brands HONOURED at the 6 biggest Digital Awards in USA and Europe. Features: - Clever 360 rotations revealing the latest creations and products - Impressive filming and photography by over 200 professionals - Historical imagery previously unseen - Appeals to male and female users aged 6 to 66 - Minimal streaming allows maximum user experience - Grown organically by Brand Partners inviting their customers
WightExplorer
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Discover what's happening on the Isle of Wight with WightExplorer, the easy way to find local events and plan things to do across the island. Whether you're a resident looking for something to do this weekend or visiting the Isle of Wight and want to make the most of your trip, WightExplorer helps you discover events happening near you and across the island. Explore a wide range of events, from festivals and live music to theatre, markets, family activities, exhibitions, community events and much more. Found something you don't want to miss? Save events to your personal itinerary and keep track of everything you're planning to attend. Your itinerary gives you an easy way to see your upcoming plans in one place. WightExplorer can also notify you when your saved events are approaching, helping you remember what's coming up and making sure you don't miss out. Whether you're planning your next weekend, looking for something to do tonight, or organising a trip to the Isle of Wight, WightExplorer makes it easier to discover more of what's happening around the island. Discover events. Save your favourites. Plan your time. Explore the Isle of Wight with WightExplorer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WightExplorer at every 2 days against BOYD's every 6 months. BOYD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
BOYD ships an update every 6 months, WightExplorer every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BOYD | WightExplorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 97.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bight Media Limited | Wight Explorer Ltd |
In-app purchases
BOYD
No in-app purchases
WightExplorer
No in-app purchases
