Albany Explorer vs Discover Albany
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Albany Explorer
Discover historic Albany through interactive tours and augmented reality experiences. Explore local landmarks, learn about pioneering women, and find places to eat, play, and stay.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive historical tours
- Pioneering Women's Tour
- Voice-activated chatbot
- Digital postcard sharing
- Restaurant and accommodation finder
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The Holidays are here in in Albany. Explore Albany with AVA and create your new, adventurous story and see the holiday lights. Ava is short for Albany Visitors Association. When AVA greets you, click on "AR me" to see her come to life before you and ask her where to eat, play, hike or even create an itinerary. Take the NEW Pioneering Women's Interactive Tour to walk with women who have made local and national history. One of the women now comes to life in augmented reality, Bessie Hale, when you use the app to scan a QR code at her former business. Please enjoy our other stop by stop, interactive tours of the famous Covered Bridges, Monteith District, Hackleman District and Downtown. Watch for our QR code, scannable History Stops along the way. Every stop tells a story. We also invite you to explore our nationally known local restaurants, wineries, and take a ride on our new Historic Carousel. Remember shopping in Oregon is tax free! We can even find you a place to stay before you visit. Send your friends and family a digital postcard from Albany, and see what's happening daily. Looking for an outdoor photo opp? Check out our Top Three Selfie Spots. Share an Explorer postcard via Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter or Instagram. Discover why Albany is one of the best places to explore, meet, live, stay and play. Download our new Albany Visitors Association app and start exploring today.
Discover Albany
Explore Albany County's museums, craft beverages, historical sites, shopping, and outdoor adventures. This app makes discovering the New York Capital Region's attractions easy for families and business travelers alike.
- Explore museums
- Discover craft beverages
- Visit historical sites
- Find unique shopping
- Plan outdoor adventures
- Easy navigation
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For over 400 years, Albany County has welcomed visitors to uncover all that New York's Capital Region has to offer. Discover Albany's world-class museums, thriving craft beverage scene, fascinating historical sites, unique shopping experiences and outdoor adventures. Whether you are visiting on a family vacation, or exploring between business meetings, there are plenty of exciting things to do. Exploring Albany County is easier than ever with the Discover Albany app!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Albany Explorer at 50% against Discover Albany's 0%. Albany Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). Discover Albany's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.8). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Discover Albany holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Albany Explorer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Discover Albany's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Albany Explorer ships an update every 3 weeks, Discover Albany every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Albany Explorer | Discover Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (11 ratings) | 4.5 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 222 MB | 78 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hospitality Vision | ALBANY COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISTORS BUREAU, INC. |
Customer experience
Albany Explorer
Discover Albany
In-app purchases
Albany Explorer
No in-app purchases
Discover Albany
No in-app purchases
Questions
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