# JaxLibrary vs Explorer Quest

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explorer Quest at 81% against JaxLibrary's 13%. Explorer Quest also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). JaxLibrary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Explorer Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explorer Quest has 1.1K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of JaxLibrary's written reviews are positive against 81% of Explorer Quest's.

JaxLibrary ships an update every 3 months, Explorer Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JaxLibrary | Explorer Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jaxlibrary/id1479835636/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-quest/id6443685015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 34 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [City of Jacksonville, FL](https://appshunter.io/developer/526819638) | [TraKid](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507813408) |

## What reviewers say

### JaxLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jaxlibrary/id1479835636)

Manage your Jacksonville Public Library account on your mobile device. Search the library's catalog, renew borrowed items, and place holds on books and other materials.

**Highlights:** Manage library account, Search catalog, Renew books, Place holds, Mobile access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Explorer Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-quest/id6443685015)

Transform amusement park and zoo visits into interactive adventures for families. This app guides users through hidden park areas, offering educational insights and engaging activities. Enhance your family's day with a unique digital experience that encourages exploration and learning.

**Highlights:** Guided park tours, Discover hidden points, Learn about conservation, Animal facts and welfare, Smart compass navigation, Interactive animal and ride experiences

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and interactive experience
- 🧠 Educational and informative
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 💯 Great for families and all ages
- 🤩 Enhances the zoo visit

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connectivity issues and app malfunctions
- 🤔 Some inaccuracies in content and locations
- 😒 Can get boring for adults after a while

**Reported bugs**

- App disconnecting from wrist device
- Incorrect exhibit information and locations

**Requested features**

- More variety and length of scavenger hunts
- Improved accuracy of geolocation and content
- Expanded educational content and animal facts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JaxLibrary free?

JaxLibrary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Explorer Quest free?

Explorer Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JaxLibrary or Explorer Quest?

Explorer Quest is rated higher. JaxLibrary averages 4.0 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Explorer Quest averages 4.8 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do JaxLibrary or Explorer Quest have ads?

Neither JaxLibrary nor Explorer Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JaxLibrary or Explorer Quest?

JaxLibrary ships an update every 3 months, and Explorer Quest every 3 days. Most recently, JaxLibrary was updated on September 17, 2026 and Explorer Quest on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*