Hearthside Grove vs iState
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hearthside Grove
Access comprehensive information for your visit, including an activity calendar with notifications, an interactive resort map, details on services and regulations, and direct contact information for departments. Stay informed about weather and resort news.
- Activity calendar with notifications
- Interactive zoomable resort map
- Resort services and regulations guide
- Weather and newsletter notifications
- Direct department contact information
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Access all information you need to enjoy your stay. Features Include: Activity Calendar Never miss an activity you enjoy, star it to get a notification Interactive Map Pinch to zoom map of the resort and surrounding area Resort Services, Recreation, and Regulations Get all the information that you would find in our Resort Guide. Notifications Get notifications for inclement weather, newsletters, etc. Contact Information Need something? Give the correct department a call.
iState
Explore your current location with real-time data like elevation, city, state, and speed. Get up-to-date weather and see visuals that adapt to the time of day. Receive notifications when you enter a new state or time zone.
- Real-time elevation data
- Current city and state identification
- Live speed and elevation change tracking
- Up-to-date weather information
- Dynamic visuals based on time of day
- Location change notifications (state/time zone)
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Navigation apps are about where you are going. iState is different - it is all about where you are right now! Discover your surroundings with real-time information about your current: -elevation and climb/descent rate -city, county and state -speed -weather information with animated weather effects for a variety of conditions -The name and location of the closest airport with airline service, including recent and upcoming flight information -stunning visuals that change with the time of day. iState can also deliver a location notification when you are entering a new state or time zone With a monthly subscription to iState's premium RoadWise feature, you'll also get road name and speed limit information with stylized roadsigns for local streets, U.S. Routes, Interstate Highways, and more! iState is perfect for road-trippers, frequent fliers, curious travelers, and geography buffs alike. Note: iState requires an iPhone or iPad with GPS & cellular connectivity. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hearthside Grove at none against iState's 1. Hearthside Grove also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). iState's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. iState sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Hearthside Grove asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hearthside Grove against 5.0 for iState. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively.
Hearthside Grove ships an update every 2 months, iState weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hearthside Grove | iState |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Armstrong Software | Josh Fenton |
Customer experience
Hearthside Grove
iState
In-app purchases
Hearthside Grove
No in-app purchases
iState
- Road Names$0.991 Month
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