National Park Service vs OA Section E6
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
National Park Service
Explore over 420 national parks with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. Download park content for offline use, plan your visit with amenity and fee details, and stay updated on news and events.
- Interactive park maps
- Self-guided tours
- Offline park content
- Amenity and fee information
- News, alerts, and events
- Accessibility features
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The Official NPS App – Your Ultimate National Park Companion! Download parks before your visit and use the app when there is no internet. • Explore 420+ national parks effortlessly with interactive maps, self-guided tours, and essential on-the-ground information. • Interactive Maps: Plan your trip with detailed park maps, including points of interest, trails, and essential information. • Park Tours: Discover park highlights with self-guided tours, just like having a ranger by your side. • Amenities: Find transportation, dining, restrooms, and more for a hassle-free visit. • Plan Your Visit: Access fee and pass information, operating hours, and other essential details to help you plan your visit. • Accessibility: Enjoy a fully accessible experience with audio descriptions for points of interest and exhibits, making it inclusive for all. • Offline Use: No internet? No worries! Download park content for offline exploration, perfect for remote areas. • Park of the Day Widget: Add it to your iOS widgets and discover a new NPS-managed site each day. • Things to Do: Explore hiking, bus tours, museums, ranger programs, and more for a fun-filled visit. • News, Alerts & Events: Stay updated with park news and events. • Passport Stamps, Fees & More: Access park-specific details all in one place. Discover all 420+ National Park System sites, from iconic landmarks like Yellowstone and Yosemite to hidden gems. Download the official NPS App now for an unforgettable park adventure!
OA Section E6
This app serves as a comprehensive guide for Conclave 2026, providing live announcements and event maps. It aims to keep attendees connected, informed, and engaged throughout the weekend celebration of brotherhood and adventure.
- Live announcements
- Event maps
- Stay connected
- Event information
- Attendee engagement
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Conclave 2026: The Ultimate OA Experience! Step into the magic of Conclave 2026, where brotherhood, adventure, and excitement come together in a weekend like no other! This app is your all-access guide to everything happening at Conclave, keeping you connected, informed, and engaged throughout the event. Features: Live Announcements – Stay in the know with instant notifications. Event Maps – Never get lost with easy-to-follow maps. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of the Order of the Arrow, make lasting memories, and enjoy an unforgettable weekend! Download now and get ready for Conclave 2026!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: National Park Service at 4.9 against OA Section E6's 4.3. National Park Service also leads on ratings volume (138K vs 6) and chart position (#102 vs unranked). OA Section E6's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%). On price, update cadence, 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.
National Park Service holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: National Park Service has 138K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of National Park Service's written reviews are positive against 100% of OA Section E6's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
National Park Service ships an update every 3 weeks, OA Section E6 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | National Park Service | OA Section E6 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (138K ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 138K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #102 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Park Service | Jacob Ball |
Customer experience
National Park Service
OA Section E6
Bugs and requests
National Park Service
Reported bugs
4 issues- Downloading parks gets stuck at certain percentages
- Maps not loading or showing incorrect information
- App crashes when trying to access certain features
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android versions
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to add parks to visited list directly from park page
- Option to sync data across devices and backup user data
- Filter parks by type (national park, monument, etc.)
- Display all parks on a single map view
- Integrate with digital park passes and tickets
OA Section E6
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
National Park Service
No in-app purchases
OA Section E6
No in-app purchases
Questions
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