Comparison

Scottish Islands Explorer vs Our Pub

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

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About

Scottish Islands Explorer

Explore the captivating Scottish islands through in-depth articles, stunning photography, and personal insights. This digital magazine offers a comprehensive guide to their landscapes, history, culture, and wildlife, perfect for planning a trip or armchair exploration.

Highlights
  • In-depth articles on Scottish islands
  • Stunning photography
  • Personal insights and topical matters
  • Book reviews
  • Prize crossword
  • Digital preparation for travel
Features
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This magazine is essential reading for anyone interested in the Scottish islands, a unique part of Britain. Its in-depth articles and focused items are a great preparation for going there or a fine way of experiencing these compelling places through the most modern media. You will receive a Free Special Issue to browse and to marvel at the ways in which these islands come alive despite being formed of the most ancient of rocks. They have always attracted people owing to their landscapes, seascapes, history, language, culture, wildlife and photogenic qualities. Remote places appeal and either lure visitors directly or arouse interest through words and images. This magazine has wide appeal with full-length articles, short pieces, personal insights, topical matters & events - all illustrated with acclaimed photographs - plus book reviews and a prize crossword. Whether you anticipate seeing or just want to read about the Northern and Western Isles, the islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae in the Clyde, and the intriguing ‘Outliers’ which include St Kilda and Rockall, this is the magazine for you. It’s a stimulating read from cover-to-cover, with stunning images that reflect a region renowned for discovery and exploration. ------------------ This is a free app download. Free app downloads do not include a free issue unless otherwise stated. The current issue, back issues and future issues can be purchased within the app. Subscriptions are also available within the application. When a recurring subscription is purchased the latest issue will become available to download immediately. Available subscriptions are: 2 months: UK £1.49 / US $1.99 (1 Issue) 12 months: UK £9.99 / US $13.99 (6 Issues) -The subscription will renew automatically unless cancelled more than 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for the product. -You may turn off the auto-renewal of subscriptions through your Account Settings, however you are not able to cancel the current subscription during its active period. -Payment will charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when a subscription to that publication is purchased. Bundles of single issues can be also be bought within the application. To use purchased credits, simply click on the issue price and select ‘use credit’. This allows you to purchase back issues at reduced prices. Users can register for/ login to a pocketmags account in-app. This will protect their issues in the case of a lost device and allow browsing of purchases on multiple platforms. Existing pocketmags users can retrieve their purchases by logging into their account. We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved. If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please click the settings cog, then click Settings then Refresh app data. If this also fails to work please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags. If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: help@pocketmags.com -------------------- You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.pocketmags.com/privacy.aspx You can find our terms and conditions here: http://www.pocketmags.com/terms.aspx

About

Our Pub

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Our Pub App is the go-to place for all pubs - here are the finest pubs in the UK Our exquisite coaching inn dates back to the fifteenth century. Set in the ancient Hampshire town of Stockbridge in the heart of the beautiful Test Valley, The Three Cups Inn is ideally situated for you to enjoy a relaxing, memorable stay. A family-run business, Lucia Martinez looks forward to warmly welcoming you. The Pub At The Three Cups Inn, we are proud of our locally sourced ales. Our pub is highly popular with locals and guests, with a unique selection of beers and a great atmosphere. Remaining staunchly loyal to our Free House status, the ales we serve change with every barrel. In addition, we also serve an outstanding selection of fine wines for you to enjoy. Our pub is often very busy early evenings, and with a beautiful garden and pleasant stream running through it, The Three Cups Inn is ideal for relaxing after a busy day. The Restaurant Enjoy a collection of eating areas, from a cosy, snug dining room to the gardening-facing Orangery. Our AA rosette award-winning food for culinary excellence awaits you there. Our Head Chef brings a new style of classic cuisine to our restaurant. With our superb front-of-house team, he will ensure you enjoy a relaxing, memorable experience you will truly savour. Our beautiful low-beamed dining room with its candlelit tables offers a fine dining experience that delights the senses. Enjoy our sun terrace beside a babbling stream and rose garden, ensuring that eating ‘Al Fresco’ is relaxing. With all our food prepared on the premises, our superb team of chefs make their own bread and delicious ice creams too! Using only the finest locally sourced seasonal produce and ingredients – including Hampshire Game, you can be sure of a fine dining experience you will relish. Rooms AA Four Gold Star rated, The Three Cups Inn offers eight beautiful bedrooms, all en suite, with televisions in every room. Each bedroom is individually furnished to the highest standards, just as expected. Light, clean and airy, we create a warm home-from-home atmosphere, designed to ensure that your stay with us is a truly restful and enjoyable experience. Whether you are here to enjoy a business trip, a restful weekend break or a drink at our superb pub, you are assured a hot welcome. All our bedrooms offer you the following: Power showers Eden complimentary toiletries Radox bubble bath Freshly ground coffee/teas Fresh milk Crisp Egyptian cotton sheets Flat Screen Televisions Free High-Speed Internet Access In addition, you can enjoy our large freshly cooked English breakfast too! Our 48hr cancellation policy applies for individually booked bedrooms. Group bookings for more than two bedrooms are one week prior to booking. With our exceptional country-style accommodation and heated terrace, you will surely enjoy a comfortable, relaxing stay, plus the chance to unwind in our stunning riverside cottage garden. With wireless broadband and free off-road car parking, we are ideally situated, whether you are visiting the area on business or simply seeking a relaxing holiday destination the whole family will enjoy. We welcome dogs and are close to many beautiful country and riverside walks. In addition, there are great individually-owned shops nearby to browse.

Screenshots

Scottish Islands Explorer4 screens
Our Pub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scottish Islands Explorer at none against Our Pub's shown. Scottish Islands Explorer also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.0). Our Pub's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scottish Islands Explorer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 2 months and Our Pub sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scottish Islands Explorer ships an update every 15 months, Our Pub every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scottish Islands Explorer versus Our Pub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScottish Islands ExplorerOur Pub
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB93 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedPocket Applications

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Scottish Islands Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • Scottish Island Explorer Auto-Renewable Subscription$1.992 Months
  • Scottish Island Explorer Auto-Renewable Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time11
  • November - Dece... (id:382010)$2.99
  • May-June 14 (id:378458)$2.99
  • July-Aug 2012 (id:370669)$2.99
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  • November-Decemb... (id:379089)$2.99
  • May - June 2016 (id:421069)$2.99
  • July - Aug 2016 (id:421071)$2.99
  • Sept - Oct 2016 (id:421073)$2.99
  • January-Februar... (id:385364)$2.99
  • Nov-Dec 2019 (id:468616)$2.99
  • Aug-Sept 2022(ID:673627)$2.99
  • Scottish Island Explorer Bundle$9.99
1 purchases

Our Pub

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Scottish Islands Explorer free?
Scottish Islands Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Our Pub free?
Our Pub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scottish Islands Explorer or Our Pub have ads?
Our Pub shows ads; Scottish Islands Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Scottish Islands Explorer or Our Pub?
Scottish Islands Explorer ships an update every 15 months, and Our Pub every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scottish Islands Explorer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Our Pub on October 6, 2026.

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