# Beyond Compare

> Multimedia exhibition guide for African art and European sculpture at Bode Museum. (iPhone/iPad app by Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-compare/id1289211741 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Staatliche Museen zu Berlin - Preußischer Kulturbesitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/916707431)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 27 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), American English
- Released: 2018-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-21
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-compare/id1289211741/reviews.md

## What is Beyond Compare?

The app for the exhibition ‘Beyond Compare: Art from Africa in the Bode Museum’

Until the opening of the Humboldt Forum the exhibition ‘Beyond Compare: Art from Africa in the Bode Museum’ shows outstanding African works of art from the Ethnological Museum together with unique works taken from the European Sculpture Collection. Experimental juxtapositions and groupings of objects according to themes such power, death, beauty, identity, justice, and memory reveal their connections and differences.

This multimedia app is the ideal companion for a visit to the exhibition. 

The most important functions at a glance: 
•	A variety of tours through the exhibition
•	Short text and audio commentary from the curators on each object pairing 
•	In-depth, partially multimedia content 
•	Favourites list
•	App available in German or English

The exhibition stretches over the entire Bode-Museum: Artworks from both continents are displayed on the two main floors through 22 juxtaposed pairs of artworks. About a hundred further European and African objects are displayed in a special gallery, illuminating six overarching topics. 

For each object pairing and group of works, the app offers interesting background information from the perspective of art, cultural history, and ethnology. It provides short introductions, as well as the possibility to delve deeper into the subject matter. The app can be updated after the exhibition’s opening, with more information and commentaries due to be posted, revealing yet more perspectives.

You can choose time-based tours through the museum, explore the works on the basis of specific interests, or individually discover the exhibition and display contents on request as you stand before the objects. Every juxtaposition or group is located on a floor plan.

In addition, you can save your favourites and comfortably learn more about them after your visit.

Please feel free to send suggestions and comments to kommunikation@smb.spk-berlin.de. 

The exhibition and app have been generously funded by the Kuratorium Preußischer Kulturbesitz.

## Key features

- Exhibition tours
- Curator audio commentary
- Multimedia content
- Favorites list
- Bilingual (German/English)

## Recent user reviews (3 of 3)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beyond-compare/id1289211741/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sehr bereichernd!

*2019-10-19*

Kann ich nur empfehlen, Kompliment für die gute Idee und Exekution.

### 5/5 — Begleitet und erweitert die Ausstellung und Exponate sehr gut

*2019-04-28*

Die App bietet weitergehende, interessante Informationen zu den Exponaten in Bild (inklusive vereinzelter Videos), Ton, und Text. 
Darüber hinaus führt sie in verschiedenen Rundgängen durch das Haus und die Ausstellungen (inklusive Raumplanung). 
Tipp: Kopfhörer mitbringen

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2018-03-02*

Sehr spannende Inhalte!

## Frequently asked questions about Beyond Compare

### What is Beyond Compare?

Beyond Compare is a multimedia app designed to accompany visitors to the 'Beyond Compare: Art from Africa in the Bode Museum' exhibition. It provides tours, curator commentary, and in-depth content about the displayed artworks.

### What kind of content does Beyond Compare offer?

The app offers short text and audio commentary from curators on object pairings, as well as in-depth, partially multimedia content. It also provides background information from art, cultural history, and ethnology perspectives.

### Can I save artworks I like with Beyond Compare?

Yes, Beyond Compare allows you to create a favorites list. This enables you to save artworks you are interested in and learn more about them after your visit.

### Is Beyond Compare available in multiple languages?

Yes, the app is available in both German and English, making it accessible to a wider range of visitors.

### How does Beyond Compare help navigate the exhibition?

The app provides time-based tours and allows you to explore works based on specific interests or individually. Each juxtaposition or group of works is also located on a floor plan within the app.

### What is the age rating for Beyond Compare?

Beyond Compare has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger visitors and families.

### On which devices can I use Beyond Compare?

Beyond Compare is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### Does Beyond Compare have ads?

No, Beyond Compare does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with no ads.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.16.2 — 2018-07-24

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

General improvements

### 1.15 — 2018-03-15

* You can now zoom into photos.
* On the floor plan, you can now click on the room numbers to see a list of exhibits in the respective room.

### 1.14 — 2018-02-10

minor bug fix in tours

### 1.13 — 2018-02-07

* improved tour guidance
* some UI improvements

### 1.11 — 2018-02-06

No release notes.

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