Comparison

Emergence vs Explore Art NL

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

Head to head
About

Emergence

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How can the simplest elements of the Universe bring into being the amazingly complex realities that surround us? Use this application to see how matter is organized, starting from a few elementary particles, to form highly intricate living systems. Atoms, molecules, organisms, ecosystems… Explore how matter is organized in different levels and marvel at their emerging properties! This application complements and expands on the concepts in the Emergence film presented at the ASTROLab in Parc national du Mont-Mégantic.

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Explore Art NL

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Did you know that there are well over one hundred outdoor murals, sculptures, memorials and yarn-bombings across Newfoundland and Labrador? This app offers a way to explore many of them and learn more. Browse through these works by location, medium, or artist. Information about each work, the artist, the location, and its significance is included, often with links to supplemental information and videos. Learn more about works near you or plan a trip to discover something you’ve never seen before using the map and directions features. Features: - Database of 110+ works - Artist, work, location, and commission information - Six curated “tours” exploring social and artistic themes - Locate works near you using location services - Plan excursions to see new works using the map feature - Add works to your “collection” to keep track of what you have seen - Submit additional works you would like to see included Business and Arts NL is a nonprofit organization in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. We believe the arts are a significant and necessary part of a thriving community; they have intrinsic value and contribute to a broad range of economic and social goals. We work to: Foster Partnerships and Collaborations that connect and inspire artists, businesses, and creatives and build understanding, mutual respect, and strengthen our collective voices. Elevate Awareness of the vital role of art and creativity to enrich and improve our communities, lives, and our future as a province. Build Capacity in the Arts community and strengthen its role as the centrepiece of our cultural vitality.

Screenshots

Emergence4 screens
Explore Art NL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Emergence at every 6 weeks against Explore Art NL's every 13 months. Emergence also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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

Emergence ships an update every 6 weeks, Explore Art NL every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Emergence versus Explore Art NL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmergenceExplore Art NL
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size332 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCreo Inc.Kevin Doole

In-app purchases

None

Emergence

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Art NL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Emergence free?
Emergence is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Art NL free?
Explore Art NL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Emergence or Explore Art NL have ads?
Neither Emergence nor Explore Art NL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Emergence or Explore Art NL?
Emergence ships an update every 6 weeks, and Explore Art NL every 13 months. Most recently, Emergence was updated on October 13, 2026 and Explore Art NL on October 19, 2026.

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