Spinningfields vs Visit Altrincham
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Spinningfields
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Stay in the loop and find out what’s coming up at Spinningfields, Manchester’s number one leisure destination for eating, drinking, living and working. Experience everything Spinningfields has to offer by downloading our app to explore the latest happening and discover the best places to visit. Get exclusive access to special offers and competitions, be the first to know about our year-round calendar of exciting events and giveaways, plus find out everything you need to know about all the restaurants, shops, bars and cultural attractions in the neighbourhood. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at Spinningfields.
Visit Altrincham
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Get access to local news, offers and events plus lots more from the definitive app for Altrincham. Be part of everything going on in your community with content curated by local businesses and the town centre management team. The app recommends things for you to do, sends you alerts and local information. You can even go on walking audio tours to learn more about the area! Visit Altrincham also gives residents a voice. Submit your thoughts on local surveys, and photograph and send in issues you’d like the team to know about. Play your part in making Altrincham a great place to live and sign up today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Visit Altrincham at every 8 days against Spinningfields's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Spinningfields ships an update every 6 weeks, Visit Altrincham every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Spinningfields | Visit Altrincham |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Spinningfields | Loqiva |
In-app purchases
Spinningfields
No in-app purchases
Visit Altrincham
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Spinningfields free?
Is Visit Altrincham free?
Do Spinningfields or Visit Altrincham have ads?
Which is updated more often, Spinningfields or Visit Altrincham?
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