Comparison

Air Force vs Te Hekenga

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

Head to head
About

Air Force

Enhance your Australian International Airshow experience with this companion app. Engage with interactive maps, scan aircraft and posters to unlock virtual rewards, and test your knowledge with a quiz to earn merchandise.

Highlights
  • Interactive event map
  • Aircraft scanning and virtual hangar
  • Poster scanner
  • Air Force quiz with rank progression
  • Unlockable merchandise rewards
Features
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The must have companion app for anyone visiting the Royal Australian Air Force at this year’s Australian International Airshow at Avalon. · Move up the ranks with each correct answer in the Air Force quiz · Reach the rank of Wing Commander to earn your secret merchandise! · Visit your favourite aircraft and scan them to rank up and fill your virtual hangar · Bring event posters to life with the app’s scanner technology · Use the interactive map to make sure you visit all of the Air Force displays! Note: Network congestion is common at Air Shows. We recommend you download the app before arriving. The application does not collect user data. The application does not require you to create a profile. The application does not have any paid components.

About

Te Hekenga

Features
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Take your first steps in to a world of ocean exploration and migration in Te Reo Māori. Discover the rich knowledge of our ancestors in this unique geolocation-based storytelling augmented reality experience. Join your kaiako and classmates on a walking tour of your school to find items and unlock new activities. Take a leisurely walk to unlock the augmented reality experiences and audio stories through the new Te Mahurehure Cultural Centre collecting materials to craft into bonus audio stories. For students Complete activities to prepare for an ocean voyage and settle in your new lands. - Find items placed around your school to unlock new kōrero - Unlock bonus collectible crafting materials scattered around your school at the end of each quest to make a hangi For kaiako Follow the kaiako guide notes to create a unique learning experience for your class. - Lesson plans follow Te Rawenga – a Waka Navigation Framework - 10+ activities themed around: Charting, Waka building, Tools, Agriculture, Seafaring, Surveying, Structures, Society and Culture - Guide includes preparation, expectations and required references WHAKATERE Complete new challenges to gain a boost of crafting materials. - 2 new exploration quests unlocked by collecting geo-location waypoints - 2 new walking challenges: 1km and 5km HANGAIA Collect materials to build a digital hangi-pit and unlock bonus hidden stories. - Unlock all 5 waypoints to collect bonus materials scattered around the Cultural Centre - Earn bonus crafting materials by completing challenges TUHURA RAWATIA Discover 8 powerful kōrero developed with Te Pu-a-nga Maara on-site at Te Mahurehure Cultural Centre (Auckland). - 3 augmented reality experiences; 'Currents', 'Winds' and 'Stars' - 2 audio stories: 'Wildlife' and 'Seasons' - 3 bonus chapters for the Te whai a Tangiia (The pursuit of Tangiia) ARA Journeys would like to thank: - The NZ Ministry of Education for funding this project - Te Mahurehure Marae for their consultation - Te Pu-a-nga Maara for sourcing content and localisation Find out more at https://www.tehekenga.co.nz/ **This app is available in Te Reo Māori only** **An internet connection is required for use.** ABOUT THE DEVELOPERS ARA Journeys is 100% Māori owned and prides itself on being an ethical games developer. We work with Indigenous peoples, communities and businesses to create digital experiences that bring history to life, connect people to culturally significant sites, and preserve Indigenous knowledge and stories for future generations. arajourneys.com Te Pu-a-nga Maara is a Rangatahi led collective of Taiao Innovators born out of the shared aspirations of Makaurau Marae, Manurewa Marae and Papatūānuku Kōkiri Marae. Established in 2017, we innovate in bringing Kōrero Tuku Iho to the forefront of Mahi Tiaki Taiao. By providing intergeneration learning opportunities, Te Pu-a-nga Maara supports Rangatahi to pioneer in the space of Kaupapa Māori environmental innovation and enterprise in Rangi, Whenua and Moana.

Screenshots

Air Force3 screens
Te Hekenga3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Air Force at every 3 weeks against Te Hekenga's every 2 months. Air Force also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Air Force ships an update every 3 weeks, Te Hekenga every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Air Force versus Te Hekenga: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir ForceTe Hekenga
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size639 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAustralian Government Department of DefenceAmber Taylor

In-app purchases

None

Air Force

No in-app purchases

None

Te Hekenga

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Force free?
Air Force is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Te Hekenga free?
Te Hekenga is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air Force or Te Hekenga have ads?
Neither Air Force nor Te Hekenga shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Air Force or Te Hekenga?
Air Force ships an update every 3 weeks, and Te Hekenga every 2 months. Most recently, Air Force was updated on October 24, 2026 and Te Hekenga on October 25, 2026.

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