Comparison

Spotswalk vs Rieslinker

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

Head to head
About

Spotswalk

Features
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Spotswalk turns walks and excursions into a location-based exploration game. Discover interesting places on the map, walk close enough to collect points, and learn more about your surroundings. With Spotswalk you can: • discover and collect real-world spots • create and improve spots with text and photos • record, edit, publish, and follow routes • save supported actions offline and synchronize when connectivity returns • earn badges and explore detailed statistics • join teams and compare results on leaderboards • link child profiles so families can collect spots using one phone Optional purchases are available to eligible adult profiles. Child profiles do not see ads or the Shop and cannot make purchases. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Rieslinker

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Our goal is to connect visitors with wineries and create a digital companion that turns every trip into an unforgettable experience. FOR VISITORS Everything you need for a perfect winery trip. • Interactive map — wineries with opening hours, filters, and turn-by-turn navigation. • Smart search — search by name, grape variety, sub-region, or amenities. Filter only open wineries. • GPS Check-in — visit wineries in person, check in on the spot, share with friends on social media, or leave a verified review. • Ranks and rewards — from Newcomer to Legend. Collect visits and earn prizes. FOR WINERY OWNERS Professional tools to manage your venue right from the app. • Winery profile — full presentation with photos, grape varieties, opening hours, contact, and description in three languages. • Advanced analytics — views, navigations, check-ins, favorites. All neatly summarized with daily, weekly, and monthly data. • Review management — respond to customer reviews directly in the app. Report inappropriate ones. • Rieslinker Premium — up to 15 photos, hero image, priority listing, gold frame, and more. Your next guests are already on their way. Rieslinker users are browsing the map right now, looking for open wineries and planning their next stop. A complete venue profile puts you in front of customers who are nearby and looking for a tasting. No ads, no complex planning — just the right people at the right moment in the right place. SUBSCRIPTION & PRICING (Premium for owners) • Premium monthly: EUR 14.99 • Premium yearly: EUR 159.00 Rieslinker Free stays free forever. Basic profile, contact, map, and 3 photos — no fees, ever. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Manage or cancel in iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms: https://rieslinker.com/en/terms Privacy: https://rieslinker.com/en/gdpr Drink responsibly. 18+.

Screenshots

Spotswalk4 screens
Rieslinker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Rieslinker at none against Spotswalk's shown. Spotswalk'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 · 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. Spotswalk sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Rieslinker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Spotswalk ships an update every 4 days, Rieslinker every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Spotswalk versus Rieslinker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpotswalkRieslinker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB72 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperEKG-expert appsLUKAS VARAJA

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Spotswalk

One-time5
  • 1 Favorite Point$0.29
  • 10 Favorite Points$0.99
  • 1 Team Credit$0.99
Show 2 more
  • Ad‑free one month$1.49
  • Ad‑free one year$14.99
2 purchases

Rieslinker

Subscriptions2
  • Rieslinker Premium$12.991 Month
  • Rieslinker Premium$159.001 Year

Questions

Is Spotswalk free?
Spotswalk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rieslinker free?
Rieslinker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Spotswalk or Rieslinker have ads?
Spotswalk shows ads; Rieslinker does not.
Which is updated more often, Spotswalk or Rieslinker?
Spotswalk ships an update every 4 days, and Rieslinker every 3 days. Most recently, Spotswalk was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rieslinker on November 5, 2026.

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