Acadia App vs Visit Bar Harbor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Acadia App
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Acadia, Maine is one of America’s great vacation destinations. Centered around Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, there is no other place like it in North America. Rocky coasts, forests, mountains, moose, deer, beaver and granite, and the crashing waves await your visit. The Acadia App is the perfect companion for your visit as you explore Acadia’s fascinating history, numerous fine restaurants and shops, artisan, quaint Inns and grand hotels. Take advantage of all that Acadia has to offer with Acadia App for the iPhone and iPad from PVI Maine. Follow the pulsing blue dot as you navigate your way around the region. Flags on the map show you where the sights are, and what they are. Looking for a something in particular? You can select a specific category. Want to visit historic sites, take a tour or cruise, break for lunch? The app will display flags for the category of your choice. Tap on the flag and you will see the name of the site and a link to more information about it. Would you like to know how to get from The Jordan Pond House to a particular gallery? Simply set the spinners and the app will display the route, complete with turn-by-turn directions and driving and walking times. The Acadia App will make your visit to Acadia National Park more informative and enjoyable.
Visit Bar Harbor
Plan your perfect getaway to Bar Harbor, the gateway to Acadia National Park. Discover activities, attractions, and upcoming events tailored to your interests. Create a custom itinerary and share it with friends and family.
- Discover activities and attractions
- View upcoming events
- Create custom trip itineraries
- Share itinerary with others
- Gateway to Acadia National Park guide
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Visitors from around the world come to Bar Harbor, the gateway to Acadia National Park, for its amazing scenery. They return again and again to enjoy the abundance of experiences that can be found here. The Visit Bar Harbor app is designed to help you plan the perfect vacation, trip or getaway in Bar Harbor! • Discover activities and attractions that match your interests • View upcoming events near you • Add events and places to your custom trip • Share events, places and your itinerary with friends and family
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Visit Bar Harbor at every 3 months against Acadia App's every 10 months. Acadia App's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.1). 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.
Acadia App ships an update every 10 months, Visit Bar Harbor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Acadia App | Visit Bar Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (329 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 329 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.2 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PVI Maine LLC | Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce |
In-app purchases
Acadia App
No in-app purchases
Visit Bar Harbor
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Acadia App or Visit Bar Harbor have ads?
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