Comparison

Adirondack Explorer vs Current Archaeology

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

Head to head
About

Adirondack Explorer

Explore the Adirondack Park through in-depth articles and stunning photography. Discover tales of adventure, environmental issues, and local communities within this unique six-million acre park. Published seven times a year.

Highlights
  • In-depth articles
  • Vivid photography
  • Recreational adventure tales
  • Environmental and policy coverage
  • Community exploration
  • Digital magazine format
Features
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Seven issues a year devoted to the enjoyment and protection of the Adirondack Park. In-depth writing and vivid photography bring the Adirondacks to life in tales of recreational adventure, coverage of environmental and policy issues and exploration of the communities that make up this unique six-million acre park. Pricing for subscriptions available: - Single issue = ($3.99) - 1 year subscription = ($19.99), automatically renewed until cancelled The subscription will include the current issue if you do not already own it and subsequently published future issues. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. This Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. The cost of the renewal will match the initial subscription price. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase You can view our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use here: http://www.ziniopro.com/application-privacy-policy Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user’s Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. – Please find our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy here: https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#terms https://www.zinio.com/legal/terms#policy

About

Current Archaeology

Access 50 years of British archaeological research with this digital magazine. Explore discoveries from prehistory to modern times, read opinion pieces, and find book and museum reviews. Sync back issues for offline reading.

Highlights
  • 50 years of archaeological research
  • Monthly issues from archaeologists
  • Covers all historical periods
  • Opinion pieces and debates
  • Book and museum reviews
  • Offline reading of back issues
  • Searchable archive
Features
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Discover everything you need to know about archaeology in Britain with Current Archaeology, the UK's favourite archaeology magazine. A digital subscription to Current Archaeology magazine gives you access to 50 years of the latest ground-breaking archaeological research, at home or on the move, at any time of day or night. Every month you will hear directly from the archaeologists themselves, so you get the full story: why the excavators went there, how they made their discoveries, what they found, why it's important, and, of course, what it all means. But don't take our word for it – through the informative photographs and stunning aerial images you can see the archaeology for yourself. Explore the archaeology of all periods – from Prehistory and ancient human origins, Roman and Anglo-Saxon Britain, and the Middle Ages right through to modern times – Current Archaeology covers it all. Lively opinion pieces keep you informed on all the debates currently taking place within archaeology – and why they matter. Discover the best books to read and which museums you should visit with our discerning review section, and never miss an event with our monthly listings page. During your subscription you can sync back issues to your device. These will remain in place if your subscription expires, unless your device removes them (for example when running low on disk space). Re-downloading issues requires a current subscription. • Swipe or tap the page edges to flip to next/previous page. • Use the animated thumbnail view to flick through the pages. • Pinch or double-tap pages to zoom. • Switch between single or double-page view. • Search the current issue or the archive. • Tap any page links to web sites, email addresses, phone numbers or maps. • Tap contents-page links to jump to a particular article. • Sync back issues to your device for offline reading (requires wi-fi). • Network connection required otherwise. • Bookmark favourite pages or search results to read later. • If your institution has a magazine subscription, you can access it directly from within your registered IP range. Subscribers will receive new issues automatically. Subscriptions are available within the app at the following prices: Monthly £4.49 Annual £54.99 In addition, please note the following standard features of auto-renewable iTunes subscriptions: • Your payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions will renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Apple Account Settings after purchase. • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: https://exacteditions.com/about/privacy and our terms of service here: https://exacteditions.com/about/tos

Screenshots

Adirondack Explorer4 screens
Current Archaeology4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Adirondack Explorer at free with in-app purchases against Current Archaeology's subscription. Adirondack Explorer also leads on ratings volume (25 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Adirondack Explorer sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Current Archaeology sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Adirondack Explorer against 5.0 for Current Archaeology. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Adirondack Explorer has 25 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Adirondack Explorer ships an update every 5 months, Current Archaeology every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Adirondack Explorer versus Current Archaeology: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdirondack ExplorerCurrent Archaeology
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (25 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperZinio ProThe Past Limited

Customer experience

Adirondack Explorer

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Current Archaeology

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Adirondack Explorer

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month | Adirondack Explorer$2.991 Month
  • 1 Year | Adirondack Explorer1 Month trial$29.991 Year
One-time11
  • March - April 2015$3.99
  • Annual Outings Guide$3.99
  • July/August 2016$3.99
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  • May/June 2017$3.99
  • June Annual Outings Guide 2017$3.99
  • September/October 2017$3.99
  • June Annual Outings Guide 2018$3.99
  • November/December 2022$3.99
  • May/June 2023$3.99
  • November/December 2023$3.99
  • September/October 2019 issue$3.99
2 purchases

Current Archaeology

Subscriptions2
  • Current Archaeology Monthly Subscription$5.491 Month
  • Current Archaeology Annual Subscription$58.991 Year

Questions

Is Adirondack Explorer free?
Adirondack Explorer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Current Archaeology free?
Current Archaeology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Adirondack Explorer or Current Archaeology?
Current Archaeology is rated higher. Adirondack Explorer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Current Archaeology averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Adirondack Explorer or Current Archaeology have ads?
Neither Adirondack Explorer nor Current Archaeology shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Adirondack Explorer or Current Archaeology?
Adirondack Explorer ships an update every 5 months, and Current Archaeology every 8 months. Most recently, Adirondack Explorer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Current Archaeology on October 13, 2026.

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