Comparison

Scottish Islands Explorer vs Experience Skye

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

Experience Skye

Explore the Isle of Skye with an offline audio guide. Discover historical locations, learn about local legends, and access practical travel details like parking and opening hours, even without a mobile signal.

Highlights
  • Offline audio guides for key locations
  • 50+ unique historical locations
  • Detailed island history and folklore
  • Practical travel information (parking, hours)
  • Discover lesser-known spots
  • Learn at your own pace
Features
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Experience Skye: Your Offline Pocket Guide to Island Discovery Uncover the Isle of Skye's rich history and culture with our comprehensive audio guide and exploration app. Experience Skye helps you discover the island's most interesting locations and their stories, even without mobile service. Our app takes around 1 minute to load onto your device with WiFi, then you’ll have access to all app content and information offline as you explore. Key Features: Audio Guides take you through Skye's incredible history, and short tours of The Fairy Pools, Storr and Portree. We've included 50+ unique locations with historical information. Immerse yourself in Skye's epic saga, from the footprints of dinosaurs and the fiery birth of its landscapes, through Viking invasions and clan rivalries, to the island's modern resurgence - all brought to life through our carefully researched stories and guides. Offline functionality for reliable use across the island Practical details: parking, entry fees, facilities, and attraction hours. Why Download Experience Skye: Discover lesser-known spots: Find quiet, interesting places often missed by tourists. Learn as you explore: Listen to authentic Skye history, legends, and folklore at your own pace. Plan efficiently: Access up-to-date information to make the most of your time on the island. Explore confidently: Our offline functionality ensures you always have key details, even in areas with poor mobile coverage. Connect with Skye's story: Gain deeper insights into the island's past and present through carefully researched content. Whether you're planning your trip or already on Skye, our app provides the tools and knowledge to enhance your island experience. Download Experience Skye now and start uncovering the fascinating stories and history of Skye.

Screenshots

Scottish Islands Explorer4 screens
Experience Skye4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Experience Skye at fortnightly against Scottish Islands Explorer's every 15 months. Scottish Islands Explorer's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 90%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). 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

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 Experience Skye sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Scottish Islands Explorer against 5.0 for Experience Skye. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Scottish Islands Explorer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Experience Skye's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scottish Islands Explorer ships an update every 15 months, Experience Skye fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 14, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scottish Islands Explorer versus Experience Skye: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScottish Islands ExplorerExperience Skye
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJellyfish Connect LimitedExperience Skye

Customer experience

Scottish Islands Explorer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Experience Skye

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

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

Experience Skye

One-time1
  • Welcome to Skye$9.99

Questions

Is Scottish Islands Explorer free?
Scottish Islands Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Experience Skye free?
Experience Skye is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scottish Islands Explorer or Experience Skye?
Scottish Islands Explorer and Experience Skye are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Scottish Islands Explorer or Experience Skye have ads?
Neither Scottish Islands Explorer nor Experience Skye shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scottish Islands Explorer or Experience Skye?
Scottish Islands Explorer ships an update every 15 months, and Experience Skye fortnightly. Most recently, Scottish Islands Explorer was updated on August 14, 2026 and Experience Skye on August 1, 2026.

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