Duke Explore vs Explore Asheville
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Duke Explore
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Tours of Duke's home in Durham, North Carolina and around the world. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We advise you to quit the app when finished.
Explore Asheville
Plan your unforgettable trip to Asheville, North Carolina. Discover attractions like the Biltmore Estate, Blue Ridge Parkway trails, vibrant arts, and local craft breweries.
- Trip planning assistance
- Attraction discovery
- Outdoor activity suggestions
- Arts and culture exploration
- Local brewery guide
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The Explore Asheville app will help you plan a perfect trip to North Carolina's premier destination for an experience that will be remembered forever. Whether you want to explore the breathtaking Biltmore Estate, hike the trails of the Blue Ridge Parkway, immerse yourself in Asheville's vibrant arts scene, or simply discover the best local craft breweries, Explore Asheville has got you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Asheville at monthly against Duke Explore's every 6 months. 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.
Duke Explore ships an update every 6 months, Explore Asheville monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Duke Explore | Explore Asheville |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 110 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duke University | Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority |
In-app purchases
Duke Explore
No in-app purchases
Explore Asheville
No in-app purchases
Questions
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