STAR Research vs Explore NC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STAR Research
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The STAR Research app is a tool used to provide 14-day attention regulation training programs. The audio-guided lessons allow participants to train their attention and reduce stress.
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 update cadence: STAR Research at every 2 months against Explore NC's every 11 months. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
STAR Research ships an update every 2 months, Explore NC every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STAR Research | Explore NC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Creswell | Horizon Video Productions, Inc. |
In-app purchases
STAR Research
No in-app purchases
Explore NC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STAR Research free?
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Do STAR Research or Explore NC have ads?
Which is updated more often, STAR Research or Explore NC?
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