Comparison

SeaScapes Coastal App vs FfWHR Explore

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

Head to head
About

SeaScapes Coastal App

Features
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Discover a host of fascinating hidden stories as you walk the King Charles III Coast Path along the Durham coast between the Tyne and Tees. Key features: GPS map with geolocated points of interest to help you discover more as you explore this fascinating stretch of coastline. Toggle between the GPS map and the shipwreck constellation to discover more about the many wrecks that lie beneath the waves. Interactive AR features reveal hidden shipwreck clusters, stories of long-lost landscapes and daring wartime missions. Unlock and collect discovered stories in your journal to share with family and friends. GPS and AR features can be a drain on your battery. Make sure your phone is fully charged before heading out and if planning a full day walking, consider taking a portable power bank. The 3D modelled digital content within this app is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial 4.0 (CC BY-NC 4.0) Licence, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Individual models are available here https://sketchfab.com/beneaththewaves. The work was made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to National Lottery players.

About

FfWHR Explore

Features
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Explore the history and stations of the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways. Delve in to the fascinating stories of developing the railway and stations. The App includes an β€˜Out the Window’ game, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled and try to spot all the animals, locomotives, and points of interest along the 40 miles of outstanding scenery.

Screenshots

SeaScapes Coastal App4 screens
FfWHR Explore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FfWHR Explore at every 5 weeks against SeaScapes Coastal App's every 13 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

SeaScapes Coastal App ships an update every 13 months, FfWHR Explore every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
SeaScapes Coastal App versus FfWHR Explore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeaScapes Coastal AppFfWHR Explore
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size210 MB206 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJam Creative StudiosHeritage Interactive Ltd

In-app purchases

None

SeaScapes Coastal App

No in-app purchases

None

FfWHR Explore

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SeaScapes Coastal App free?
SeaScapes Coastal App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FfWHR Explore free?
FfWHR Explore is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SeaScapes Coastal App or FfWHR Explore have ads?
Neither SeaScapes Coastal App nor FfWHR Explore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SeaScapes Coastal App or FfWHR Explore?
SeaScapes Coastal App ships an update every 13 months, and FfWHR Explore every 5 weeks. Most recently, SeaScapes Coastal App was updated on September 12, 2026 and FfWHR Explore on September 15, 2026.

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