# Penn&Slavery vs CrowdWork

The clearest difference is ads: Penn&Slavery at none against CrowdWork's shown. Penn&Slavery also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). CrowdWork's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 18 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Penn&Slavery against 5.0 for CrowdWork. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 4 respectively.

Penn&Slavery ships an update every 18 months, CrowdWork every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penn&Slavery | CrowdWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-and-slavery/id1551814600/reviews) | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdwork/id6444920144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 141 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [University of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/437910363) | [Matthew Hoelter](https://appshunter.io/developer/598396486) |

## What reviewers say

### Penn&Slavery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penn-and-slavery/id1551814600)

Explore the legacy of slavery at the University of Pennsylvania through an augmented reality tour. Six stops on campus bring stories to life, with all content accessible even if you're not physically present.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality experiences, Self-guided historical tour, Six story stops, On-campus and remote access, University of Pennsylvania focus

**In-app purchases:** none


### CrowdWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crowdwork/id6444920144)

This point-of-sale companion app allows users to easily view and sell tickets for their events, shows, and classes in person. It requires an account on the associated website to function.

**Highlights:** View event tickets, Sell tickets in person, Manage shows and classes, Companion POS functionality, Requires website account

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penn&Slavery free?

Penn&Slavery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CrowdWork free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Penn&Slavery or CrowdWork?

Penn&Slavery and CrowdWork are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Penn&Slavery or CrowdWork have ads?

CrowdWork shows ads; Penn&Slavery does not.

### Which is updated more often, Penn&Slavery or CrowdWork?

Penn&Slavery ships an update every 18 months, and CrowdWork every 3 months. Most recently, Penn&Slavery was updated on October 16, 2026 and CrowdWork on October 3, 2026.

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