The Ayers Foundation vs Explore NC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Ayers Foundation
This app offers resources and information for high school students and families in specific communities to help them pursue college degrees and careers. It aims to make postsecondary education accessible and achievable for all students.
- College access information
- Career guidance resources
- Postsecondary degree support
- Information for families
- Community-specific resources
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At the Ayers Foundation Trust, we believe all students can access and succeed in college. This application provides high school students and families who reside in communities served by the Ayers Scholars Program with information and resources to support their journey toward a postsecondary degree and a meaningful career. Mobile app version: 6.21.3
Explore NC
Discover North Carolina's historical and cultural sites through an engaging augmented reality experience. Interactive games and educational content are designed for children aged 5 and up, offering a fun way to learn about the state's attractions.
- Augmented reality experiences
- Interactive games
- Historical and cultural attractions
- Educational content for kids
- Learn about North Carolina sites
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Explore the wonders of North Carolina with this fun and engaging augmented reality experience. Designed for kids age 5+ and their grown-ups, the app takes you to historical and cultural attractions across the state. Highlights include interactive games with the carnivorous Venus flytrap and aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright as well as trips to the North Carolina Zoo, the North Carolina Symphony and a Civil Rights monument in Raleigh. Each experience offers educational and entertainment enrichment for children and families looking to learn more about important sites in North Carolina. This app was developed by PBS North Carolina in partnership with the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Explore NC at 5.0 against The Ayers Foundation's 4.2. The Ayers Foundation's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
Explore NC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.
The Ayers Foundation ships an update every 2 months, Explore NC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Ayers Foundation | Explore NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Ayers Foundation | Horizon Video Productions, Inc. |
Customer experience
The Ayers Foundation
Explore NC
In-app purchases
The Ayers Foundation
No in-app purchases
Explore NC
No in-app purchases
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