Comparison

Austin Public vs Meow Wolf

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

Head to head
About

Austin Public

Features
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Committed to freedom of speech and expression, Austin Public is a non-exclusive and content-neutral media studio that offers low- and no-cost training, equipment, facilities, and cablecasting services to everyone living in the Austin, TX area. Its programs empower individuals and nonprofit organizations to create film and share media projects that speak to the local community, facilitate community building, and diversify the media landscape. Austin Public operates Austin’s cable channels 10, 11, and 16 (cable channel 10 being the longest continually running public access station in the country). The content found on this channel is the same content being distributed to Austin’s residents through channels 10, 11 and 16.

About

Meow Wolf

Explore immersive art installations and unlock hidden stories. This app enhances your visit with interactive features, digital comics, and exclusive content. Collect virtual items, manage tickets, and discover the lore behind unique exhibitions.

Highlights
  • Meow Wolf Comics access
  • Psychic Sensor for hidden elements
  • Brain Bean collection
  • Ticket purchasing and management
  • Artist-created games
  • Exhibition lore and videos
  • Merchandise browsing
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Hello, travelers. This is your totally indispensable tool for traversing the Meow Wolf multiverse from the palm of your hand. The Meow Wolf app invites you to explore the nature of reality and promises to be an illuminating companion for your interdimensional journeys. Key Features: - !New! Introducing Meow Wolf Comics, a series of webcomics based on the stories behind our exhibitions! Just tap the Comics icon to read. - Expand your Meow Wolf exhibition experience with the Psychic Sensor which unveils hidden elements of story, characters, and artistry. (Available at Meow Wolf Santa Fe, Grapevine, Houston, and Denver.) - Discover Brain Beans hidden throughout the exhibition and use the Messages applet to collect them in your Head Garden. (Currently available at Meow Wolf Grapevine and Houston.) - Easily purchase, access, and manage tickets for any Meow Wolf exhibition or events. - Enjoy games from Meow Wolf artists and collaborators. - Delve into the stories behind the making of our unique exhibitions. - View exclusive, short-form videos and lore. - Browse and buy some magnificently maximal Meow Wolf merch. About Meow Wolf: Meow Wolf started in 2008 as a small collective of Santa Fe artists sharing an interest in publicly displaying their works and developing their skills together. This collaborative approach blossomed into Meow Wolf's distinctive style of immersive, maximalist environments that encourage audience-driven experiences. We have numerous full-time artists on staff, working in a huge range of media, including sculpture, painting, fabrication, digital art, writing, film and more. Additionally, we prioritize collaboration with local artists in each exhibition location. The Meow Wolf app is our latest creation… or discovery, depending on your perspective.

Screenshots

Austin Public3 screens
Meow Wolf4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Meow Wolf at every 3 weeks against Austin Public's every 7 months. Austin Public's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Austin Public ships an update every 7 months, Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Austin Public versus Meow Wolf: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAustin PublicMeow Wolf
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (1.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB89 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTelVue CorporationMeow Wolf, Inc.

Bugs and requests

Austin Public

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Meow Wolf

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Ticket screen contrast issues
  • Occasional crashes

Requested features

3 requests
  • More games and interactive content
  • Improved battery optimization
  • Closed captioning and transcripts for accessibility

In-app purchases

None

Austin Public

No in-app purchases

None

Meow Wolf

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Austin Public free?
Austin Public is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meow Wolf free?
Meow Wolf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Austin Public or Meow Wolf have ads?
Neither Austin Public nor Meow Wolf shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Austin Public or Meow Wolf?
Austin Public ships an update every 7 months, and Meow Wolf every 3 weeks. Most recently, Austin Public was updated on October 29, 2026 and Meow Wolf on October 30, 2026.

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