Comparison

Touchbase+ vs WightExplorer

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

Head to head
About

Touchbase+

Features
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Moved away from home? Living on your own? Touchbase is the simplest way to let someone know you're OK, without sharing where you are. HOW IT WORKS Choose a daily check-in time. Add someone you trust: a parent, friend or neighbour. Tap once a day. That's it. Your contact doesn't need the app. They just get a text. If you miss your check-in, Touchbase sends you a reminder every hour. If you still haven't tapped after three hours, it texts your contact so they know to get in touch. One check-in per day. Change the time whenever you like. WHAT IT DOESN'T DO No location sharing. No map. No one checking where you are or who you're with. Your contact only hears from Touchbase if you miss a check-in. WHO IT'S FOR Students who want to stop the "are you alive?" messages from home. People who live alone. Lone workers. Anyone who wants a quiet safety net without being tracked. Free, with no subscription.

About

WightExplorer

Features
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Discover what's happening on the Isle of Wight with WightExplorer, the easy way to find local events and plan things to do across the island. Whether you're a resident looking for something to do this weekend or visiting the Isle of Wight and want to make the most of your trip, WightExplorer helps you discover events happening near you and across the island. Explore a wide range of events, from festivals and live music to theatre, markets, family activities, exhibitions, community events and much more. Found something you don't want to miss? Save events to your personal itinerary and keep track of everything you're planning to attend. Your itinerary gives you an easy way to see your upcoming plans in one place. WightExplorer can also notify you when your saved events are approaching, helping you remember what's coming up and making sure you don't miss out. Whether you're planning your next weekend, looking for something to do tonight, or organising a trip to the Isle of Wight, WightExplorer makes it easier to discover more of what's happening around the island. Discover events. Save your favourites. Plan your time. Explore the Isle of Wight with WightExplorer.

Screenshots

Touchbase+3 screens
WightExplorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: WightExplorer at none against Touchbase+'s shown. Touchbase+'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Touchbase+ ships an update weekly, WightExplorer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Touchbase+ versus WightExplorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTouchbase+WightExplorer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size180 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard WattsWight Explorer Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Touchbase+

No in-app purchases

None

WightExplorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Touchbase+ free?
Touchbase+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WightExplorer free?
WightExplorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Touchbase+ or WightExplorer have ads?
Touchbase+ shows ads; WightExplorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Touchbase+ or WightExplorer?
Touchbase+ ships an update weekly, and WightExplorer every 4 days. Most recently, Touchbase+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and WightExplorer on November 1, 2026.

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