Comparison

Seldom Seen vs Visit North Lewis

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

Head to head
About

Seldom Seen

Explore the hidden stories, histories, and nature of Morecambe Bay with guided audio walks. Discover local voices and see images from the past and present in various locations around the bay.

Highlights
  • Audio walking tours
  • Local stories and histories
  • Past and present imagery
  • Explores Morecambe Bay locations
  • Developed in collaboration with local artists
Features
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Seldom Seen is a walking audio tour which explores the hidden assets, stories, histories and nature of the wider area of Morecambe Bay. The walks cover Ulverston Canal Foot, Backbarrow, Hincaster and Heversham, Fort Walney and Sunderland Point. On these walks you can hear the voices of local people, see images from both past and present, and learn about an under-visited part of Morecambe Bay. The walks were developed by Art Gene in collaboration with PAN Studio and in partnership with the Morecambe Bay Partnership. Funded by Coastal Communities Fund, Heritage lottery Fund, and Arts Council, England.

About

Visit North Lewis

Features
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The Visit North Lewis app is your very own travel and cultural guide to North Lewis. This app will help you to explore the spectacular North Lewis and its unique way of life, showcasing things to see and do, places to visit and local outlets. Unsure of what North Lewis has to offer? Use the interactive map to discover our local shops, cafés, restaurants, pubs, sports centre and accommodations. Immerse yourself in our local culture – listen to our music, history and stories through in-app audio tracks. Uncover the breath-taking walking and cycling coastal routes which have been carefully plotted to help you experience our hidden gems and learn about our cultural history. You can also tailor your trip to the area by selecting map filters to your specific tastes – whether these be finding local craft and produce, or visiting local heritage sites. The Visit North Lewis app can also be used offline, as you can download routes and channels prior to the start of your journey - perfect for when you don't have a data package, or in areas where signal is poor. Visit North Lewis - Your Authenic Island Experience.

Screenshots

Seldom Seen4 screens
Visit North Lewis4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Visit North Lewis at 12.4 against Seldom Seen's 15.6. 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

Seldom Seen ships an update every 7 months, Visit North Lewis every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Seldom Seen versus Visit North Lewis: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeldom SeenVisit North Lewis
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size406 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArt Gene LimitedWHEREVERLY LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Seldom Seen

No in-app purchases

None

Visit North Lewis

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Seldom Seen free?
Seldom Seen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Visit North Lewis free?
Visit North Lewis is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Seldom Seen or Visit North Lewis have ads?
Neither Seldom Seen nor Visit North Lewis shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Seldom Seen or Visit North Lewis?
Seldom Seen ships an update every 7 months, and Visit North Lewis every 5 months. Most recently, Seldom Seen was updated on October 19, 2026 and Visit North Lewis on October 12, 2026.

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