Jmcars vs Coast Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Jmcars
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Book a taxi in under 10 seconds and experience exclusive priority service from Jmcars - Passwordless registration flow - Login & book with your business account and automate expenses - Know an average of how much your trip will cost with the price estimator - See your driver's and vehicle details and track their arrival on the map. - Schedule future trips
Coast Radar
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Coast Radar – Discover the UK & Ireland Coastline Explore the coast like never before. Coast Radar is your ultimate guide to beaches, coastal attractions, and seaside events across the UK and Ireland. Whether you're planning a weekend escape, a family day out, or a scenic road trip, Coast Radar helps you find the perfect spot to relax, explore, and enjoy. What You'll Find Inside: - Interactive UK Coast Map – Discover beaches, cliffs, harbours, and hidden gems near you - Beach Guides – Detailed info on sand type, dog access, facilities, and nearby cafes - Things to Do – From aquariums and castles to chip shops and lighthouses - Live Tide & Weather Info – Stay safe and plan your visit with real-time updates - Events Calendar – Find local festivals, markets, and seaside happenings - Destination Guide – Browse coastal regions from Cornwall to the Outer Hebrides - UK Coast Blog - Useful articles, many with recommendations or tips Are you in the trip planning stage? Notes is a feature designed to help you keep track of all the places you want to visit. It allows you to save locations as you browse, annotate them, organise them into personalised trips, share with your friends, and access them anytime, anywhere. You must be registered with a Community Account, but consider it your digital travel notebook! Why Coast Radar? - Covers over 4,000+ coastal locations - Perfect for staycations, day trips, and family holidays - Built for explorers, beach lovers, and curious travellers - Regular updates and curated content from locals and experts Whether you're searching for a dog-friendly beach, a scenic cycling route, or the nearest seaside tearoom, Coast Radar puts the entire coastline in your pocket.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jmcars at every 6 weeks against Coast Radar's every 3 months. 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.
Jmcars ships an update every 6 weeks, Coast Radar every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Jmcars | Coast Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EXEL TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | Ian Barnes |
In-app purchases
Jmcars
No in-app purchases
Coast Radar
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Jmcars or Coast Radar have ads?
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