Comparison

Texas State Parks Guide vs Explore Perry

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

Head to head
About

Texas State Parks Guide

Discover and plan your next adventure at any of the 89 Texas State Parks. Filter parks by activities, accommodations, amenities, or trail types. Access detailed park information, photos, videos, and event schedules.

Highlights
  • Park search and filtering
  • Activity and accommodation filters
  • Park information and media
  • Favorite parks list
  • In-app dialing for reservations
  • Driving directions and park maps
  • Downloadable trail maps
Features
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Find your perfect state park getaway with the Official Guide to Texas State Parks created by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This guide contains information you need to plan your next trip to one of 89 Texas State Parks around the state. Search for your perfect park. Filter by: − Activities such as swimming, fishing, or canoe/kayak rentals − Overnight accommodations like cabins, lodges, group facilities, screened shelters, RV hookups, primitive/backpacking sites, or tent camping sites − Amenities including boat ramps, playgrounds, trailer dump stations , equestrian facilities or showers − Trail types – hiking, biking, equestrian or nature/interpretive − Or, use the in-app map to locate parks near you* Discover more about the parks that interest you: − Create a list of your favorite parks − Find in-depth information on each park, including: things to do, contact information, fees, operating hours, etc. − Look at photos and videos Then, make your getaway to a Texas State Park! It’s easy with: − In-app dialing to the state park reservation call center and to each individual park − Driving directions from your current location* − Detailed facility maps for each park − Trails maps available to download and save to use later* − Information on park programs and events happening during your visit − Up-to-date alerts such as burn bans and other park advisories* *These features require Internet connection

About

Explore Perry

Features
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Explore Perry is your pocket guide to Perry County, Pennsylvania — the rolling ridges, covered bridges, and river towns tucked along the Juniata and Susquehanna just northwest of Harrisburg. Open the app and you'll find everything organized into a few simple sections. Community Info gathers the local details residents and newcomers look for, including borough and council contacts, elected officials, government offices, fire and EMS, the Perry County Economic Development Authority, the Perry County Chamber of Commerce, senior center and services, assistance programs, clubs and nonprofits, and volunteer opportunities. Eat & Drink points you toward the county's restaurants, cafes, and craft beverage makers. Events lists what's happening around Perry County, from small-town festivals and street fairs to seasonal happenings. Explore highlights the parks, historic sites, trails, and scenic spots worth a detour. Shop Local introduces the independent shops, markets, and makers that give these towns their character. Stay Overnight covers places to bed down for the night, whether you're passing through on the Appalachian Trail or making a weekend of it. A search feature and menu help you find what you're after quickly. Whether you live here, you're visiting for the weekend, or you're just driving through, Explore Perry puts Perry County's businesses, organizations, and attractions in one easy place.

Screenshots

Texas State Parks Guide4 screens
Explore Perry2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Texas State Parks Guide at 13.0 against Explore Perry's 15.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Texas State Parks Guide versus Explore Perry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTexas State Parks GuideExplore Perry
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (598 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings598 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTexas Parks & WildlifeArmstrong Software, LLC.

Bugs and requests

Texas State Parks Guide

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Maps and guides fail to download
  • Search function not working properly
  • Inconsistent park information

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view and manage reservations
  • Option to save park pass information
  • Interactive park maps with trail info
  • Personalized park recommendations

Explore Perry

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Texas State Parks Guide

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Perry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Texas State Parks Guide free?
Texas State Parks Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Perry free?
Explore Perry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Texas State Parks Guide or Explore Perry have ads?
Neither Texas State Parks Guide nor Explore Perry shows ads.

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