Comparison

Acadia App vs Kennebec Valley Explorer

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

Head to head
About

Acadia App

Features
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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.

About

Kennebec Valley Explorer

Discover Maine's Kennebec Valley, a region rich in outdoor activities like whitewater rafting, hiking, and fishing. This app highlights the Kennebec River, the area's central feature, as it flows from swift currents to a wide, slow path near Augusta.

Highlights
  • Outdoor activity information
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Hiking trails
  • Fishing spots
  • Kennebec River details
  • Somerset County highlights
Features
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Maine’s Kennebec Valley flies under the radar for most visitors to Maine. But with easy access to popular outdoor activities like whitewater rafting, hiking, and fishing, its recognition is steadily rising. Including both Kennebec and Somerset counties, the region takes its name from the mighty Kennebec River. Swift at first, the river becomes wide and slow around the state capitol at Augusta. The Kennebec River is the true heart of this spectacular region.

Screenshots

Acadia App4 screens
Kennebec Valley Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Acadia App at 9.2 against Kennebec Valley Explorer's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Acadia App ships an update every 10 months, Kennebec Valley Explorer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Acadia App versus Kennebec Valley Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAcadia AppKennebec Valley Explorer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPVI Maine LLCKennebec Valley Tourism Council

In-app purchases

None

Acadia App

No in-app purchases

None

Kennebec Valley Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Acadia App free?
Acadia App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kennebec Valley Explorer free?
Kennebec Valley Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Acadia App or Kennebec Valley Explorer have ads?
Neither Acadia App nor Kennebec Valley Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Acadia App or Kennebec Valley Explorer?
Acadia App ships an update every 10 months, and Kennebec Valley Explorer every 6 months. Most recently, Acadia App was updated on October 29, 2026 and Kennebec Valley Explorer on October 24, 2026.

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