# Science Channel GO vs The Explorers

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Science Channel GO at none against The Explorers's 1. Science Channel GO also leads on ratings volume (5.2K vs 88) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). The Explorers's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 45%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Explorers sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Science Channel GO asks for nothing beyond the download.

Science Channel GO holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Science Channel GO has 5.2K ratings behind it against 88, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Science Channel GO's written reviews are positive against 55% of The Explorers's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Science Channel GO ships an update monthly, The Explorers every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Science Channel GO | The Explorers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-channel-go/id1111281685/reviews)** | [4.4 (88 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-explorers/id1436285774/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.2K** | 88 |
| Positive reviews | 45.2% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Discovery Communications](https://appshunter.io/developer/325058494) | [The Explorers Network](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475751692) |

## What reviewers say

### Science Channel GO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/science-channel-go/id1111281685)

Stream your favorite Science Channel shows and access content from up to 14 additional networks, including Discovery and TLC. Watch new episodes the same day they premiere on TV and enjoy thousands of on-demand episodes. Requires a pay TV subscription to access.

**Highlights:** Stream live TV from multiple networks, Access thousands of on-demand episodes, New episodes available same day as TV premiere, Browse by genre, Continue watching across devices, Save shows with My List

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Free content
- 📺 Wide range of shows
- 💻 Accessible on multiple devices
- 👍 Useful app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Requires TV provider login
- 📺 Too many commercials
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔌 Continuous playback drains battery
- 🔒 Unreliable TV provider authentication

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues on Apple TV
- Inability to resume from last watched position
- Inconsistent TV provider sign-in

**Requested features**

- Ad-free premium version
- Standalone streaming service option
- Improved Chromecast/AirPlay support
- Better content availability across seasons/episodes


### The Explorers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-explorers/id1436285774)

Explore and share Earth's wonders through photos and videos. Join a global community of creators and scientists to document biodiversity and natural heritage. Discover location-based content and contribute your own media to a growing planet inventory.

**Highlights:** Explore location-based content on a world map, Follow other Explorers' discoveries, Post photos and videos in original size, Private messaging with friends and Explorers, Zoom feature for detailed photo viewing, Access content up to 8K HDR with premium

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Explorers+ | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Science Channel GO free?

Science Channel GO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Explorers free?

The Explorers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Science Channel GO or The Explorers?

Science Channel GO is rated higher. Science Channel GO averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while The Explorers averages 4.4 from 88 ratings.

### Do Science Channel GO or The Explorers have ads?

Both Science Channel GO and The Explorers show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Science Channel GO or The Explorers?

Science Channel GO ships an update monthly, and The Explorers every 6 weeks. Most recently, Science Channel GO was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Explorers on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*