TheatreDNA vs askCORB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheatreDNA
This app provides a quick reference for hundreds of specialized terms and abbreviations used in the theatre and entertainment industry. It also includes a curated list of manufacturers for various types of theatre equipment, aiding professionals and students in understanding industry jargon.
- Theatre and entertainment industry term definitions
- Specialized abbreviations explained
- Lists of theatre equipment manufacturers
- Searchable by term name or category
- Free updates with new content
- Information for architects, artists, and students
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TheatreDNA® is a quick reference for theatre and entertainment industry terms, giving instant access to hundreds of specialized terms as well as lists of useful information like manufacturers of theatre equipment. Used by architects, administrators, artists, contractors, and students alike, the must have TheatreDNA® reference app helps in deciphering common terms and abbreviations used in many performance based specialized disciplines, like theatre, film, television, concert, and the live event industry. All terms are searchable by name, or by category, and include: - Stage direction terms used for locations on the stage and in the auditorium - Stage terms that describe the physical stage and its various parts. - Theatrical rigging equipment and related items. - Theatrical lighting and electrical terms used in discussions pertaining to theatrical equipment and electrical accommodations. - Theatre operations and performance terms. - Architecture and Construction terms for Artists We’ve also included a curated list of manufacturers of theatrical equipment, to help you find the very best options for theatre equipment. Manufacturer references include: - Stage and Film Lighting Fixtures - Architectural Lighting Fixtures - Platforms - Rigging - Theatrical Lifts - Draperies - Orchestra Shells - Adjustable Acoustic Devices - Dance Floors - Fixed Theatre Seating - Loose Theatre Seating - Theatrical Dimming/Switching - Theatrical Lighting Control Consoles - Company Switches - Audio visual Features free updates that will include more words and photos, with regular updates. If you have words you’d like to see added, or for questions or feedback, please contact info@mytheatredna.com.
askCORB
This app is a comprehensive study tool designed to help architects prepare for and pass all six NCARB ARE 5.0 exams. It offers a vast question bank, flashcards, AI tutoring, and smart progress tracking with a focus on user privacy.
- 4000+ practice questions
- 1000+ flashcards
- AI architecture tutor
- Smart progress tracking
- Anki-style spaced repetition
- Distraction-free experience
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MASTER THE NCARB ARE 5.0 Your complete study companion for passing all six NCARB ARE 5.0 exams WHAT YOU GET: - 4000+ practice questions and 1000+ flashcards organized by division and section - Detailed explanations for every answer - CORB, your AI architecture tutor answers any questions you have - Smart progress tracking across all exam areas - Anki-style spaced repetition flashcard system - Clean, distraction-free study experience PRIVACY FIRST: No account required. No tracking. All data stays on your device. Perfect for architects preparing for licensure. Download now and pass the ARE with confidence.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TheatreDNA at Free against askCORB's $39.99. TheatreDNA also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). askCORB's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 15 months). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
TheatreDNA is free to download; askCORB costs $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for TheatreDNA against 5.0 for askCORB. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TheatreDNA has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
TheatreDNA ships an update every 15 months, askCORB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TheatreDNA | askCORB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $39.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TheatreDNA | Nicholas Lutsko |
Customer experience
TheatreDNA
askCORB
In-app purchases
TheatreDNA
No in-app purchases
askCORB
No in-app purchases
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