HistoryScapes vs Everything Hermanus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HistoryScapes
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Discover the history that has shaped the landscape at National Trust properties. Immersive trails by the University of Exeter in partnership with the National Trust. App features: - Walk on an interactive historic map. - Historical characters, voiced by actors, guide you through their lives and times. - Expert commentary at every site. - Use on location, or off site.
Everything Hermanus
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Everything Hermanus is the local directory for Hermanus, Sandbaai, Onrus, Vermont, Hawston, Fisherhaven and the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley — built for locals and visitors alike. FIND WHAT'S LOCAL • Search hundreds of local businesses by category — restaurants, accommodation, art galleries, automotive, and more • Today's restaurant specials, updated daily • What's on: local events, markets and things to do • Beaches and outdoor activities across the Whale Coast STAY INFORMED • Live weather for Hermanus, updated in real time • Today's tides — high, low and sea temperature • Load shedding schedule • Local news • Emergency numbers, always one tap away FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES Business owners can list and manage their own business for free, respond to reviews, and reach the people searching for what they offer. Everything Hermanus is run locally, updated regularly, and covers the greater Hermanus area only — no clutter from businesses two hours away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Everything Hermanus at every 6 days against HistoryScapes's monthly. 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.
HistoryScapes ships an update monthly, Everything Hermanus every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HistoryScapes | Everything Hermanus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of Exeter | Everything HERMANUS (Pty) Ltd |
In-app purchases
HistoryScapes
No in-app purchases
Everything Hermanus
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do HistoryScapes or Everything Hermanus have ads?
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