WestJet vs Explore South River
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
WestJet
Manage your travel plans, access electronic boarding passes, and receive flight updates. Enjoy in-flight entertainment with a wide selection of movies and TV shows. Track your rewards points and vouchers to make your trips more rewarding.
- Mobile check-in
- Electronic boarding passes
- Flight itinerary updates
- In-flight entertainment streaming
- WestJet Rewards tracking
- Flight booking
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The WestJet app has everything you need to plan, manage, and enjoy your journey, all in one place. • Book and manage your travel: Search and book flights, view upcoming trips, select or change seats, add bags, and make changes to eligible bookings directly from the app. • Stay ready for your journey: Check in on the go, access mobile boarding passes, view your itinerary, and receive important travel updates throughout your trip. • Know before you go: View baggage allowances, track important trip details, and access the information you need before arriving at the airport. • Make the most of WestJet Rewards: Track your tier status, WestJet points, and available benefits. Redeem rewards, manage your account, and link your WestJet Rewards account with eligible everyday partners to earn points faster, bringing you closer to your next getaway. • Stay connected in the air: WestJet Wi-Fi Presented by TELUS brings free, high-speed internet to every WestJet Rewards member. Stay connected to what matters most, whether that's streaming your favourite content, keeping family and friends updated, or catching up on work while you travel. • Travel with confidence: From booking to boarding, the WestJet app helps you stay informed, organized, and in control of your journey.
Explore South River
Discover the charm of a small village nestled in the Almaguin Highlands. This app is a guide to local attractions, art, crafts, and adventure opportunities for visitors and residents.
- Village discovery
- Local art and crafts
- Adventure opportunities
- Visitor information
- Community highlights
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Located within the beautiful Almaguin Highlands just north of Muskoka, South River is a little village with a big heart. A true paradise for locals, artists, crafters, adventurers and visitors alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore South River at 100% against WestJet's 11%. Explore South River also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WestJet | Explore South River |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (446 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 446 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WestJet | The Association for the Promotion Of Arts, Recreation and Culture in the South River Comm |
Customer experience
WestJet
Explore South River
Bugs and requests
WestJet
Reported bugs
4 issues- Account information not loading
- Boarding pass not working with Apple Wallet
- Incorrect flight times and gate information
- Inability to change seats or add bags
Requested features
6 requests- Ability to add discount codes
- Seat map before booking
- Sync flights with calendar
- Improved TSA Pre✅ integration
- Faster check-in process
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- Better account management
Explore South River
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
WestJet
No in-app purchases
Explore South River
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is WestJet free?
Is Explore South River free?
Do WestJet or Explore South River have ads?
Which is updated more often, WestJet or Explore South River?
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