CATALINA vs Explore Coronado
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATALINA
Your pocket guide to Catalina Island, offering discovery, maps, and real-time event information. Plan your perfect island getaway by browsing experiences and saving favorites to your profile.
- Island discovery guide
- Interactive maps of Avalon and Two Harbors
- Real-time event listings
- Adventure booking
- Personalized itinerary planning
- Save favorite experiences
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It's Catalina in your pocket—everything you need for the perfect island getaway, right at your fingertips. GUIDE: Discover the magic of Catalina Island, one unforgettable experience at a time. MAP: Explore the charming streets of Avalon and the rustic village of Two Harbors. TODAY: See what’s happening now, book adventures, and craft your ideal itinerary. PROFILE: Browse and save your favorite experiences on your personal profile.
Explore Coronado
Discover everything Coronado, California has to offer, from beaches and dining to shopping and local events. This comprehensive guide is perfect for visitors and residents looking to explore the island's attractions and stay updated on community happenings.
- Curated things to do
- Restaurant and shop listings
- Bars and nightlife guide
- Local event calendar
- Island-specific recommendations
- Easy-to-use design
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Explore Coronado Your Complete Guide to Coronado, California Whether you’re staying the weekend, the summer, or lucky enough to call the island home, Explore Coronado is your go-to guide for everything happening on the island. From sunsets at Coronado Beach to sunset strolls along Orange Avenue, the app brings the island to life with: * Curated Things To Do * Restaurants & Hidden Gems * Bars & Nightlife * Boutiques & Specialty Stores * Professional Services * Community Organizations Every listing is locally relevant, easy to browse, and always island-focused. Calendar of Events: Never miss what’s happening in Coronado. From seasonal favorites like the Coronado Flower Show and holiday parades to live music, community fundraisers, and local gatherings, our real-time event calendar keeps you connected to the pulse of the island. Eat. Shop. Explore Whether you’re craving beachfront dining, looking for the perfect boutique gift, booking a paddleboard rental, or finding a trusted local service — it’s all in one place. Perfect for: * Visitors planning their stay * Residents discovering something new * Weekend explorers * Local supporters Why Download? * Clean, easy-to-use design * Island-specific recommendations * Up-to-date local event calendar * Built for both visitors and residents * Everything Coronado — in your pocket
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Coronado at every 3 weeks against CATALINA's every 4 months. CATALINA's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CATALINA against 5.0 for Explore Coronado. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
CATALINA ships an update every 4 months, Explore Coronado every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CATALINA | Explore Coronado |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 132 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Catalina Island Company | Coronado Chamber of Commerce |
Customer experience
CATALINA
Explore Coronado
In-app purchases
CATALINA
No in-app purchases
Explore Coronado
No in-app purchases
Questions
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