Comparison

British Museum Audio vs LaoEdTech Parent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

British Museum Audio

Explore the British Museum's vast collection with expert commentaries, gallery introductions, and self-guided tours. Access in-depth information through audio, video, and text, and prepare for your visit with an interactive map.

Highlights
  • Expert commentaries on 250+ highlight objects
  • 65 free gallery introductions
  • Audio, video, text, and image information
  • Self-guided thematic tours
  • Interactive museum map
  • Add objects to favorites
Features
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Start your visit early, make the most of your time at the Museum and explore the diverse collection from the comfort of your own home. Bring your headphones with you or purchase earbuds from the Guide Desk and British Museum Shop. The British Museum app features: • Expert commentaries on over 250 highlight objects from the collection • 65 gallery introductions available for free • Audio, video, text and images provide in-depth information • Self-guided tours for exploring the Museum, from ancient Egypt to Medieval Europe • A space where you can add objects to favourites • Practical visiting information, including a new interactive map, to help you prepare for your visit and find your way around the Museum. Prices (in-app purchases) Full bundle per language £6 Themed tour per language from £3 How to use this app Take a self-guided tour Choose from one of the self-guided tours which each explore a theme – from Top Ten to ancient Egypt. Each tour has an audio introduction, providing background information and context, before guiding you around the Museum. Explore the collection View some of the British Museum’s most popular objects at a glance. Browse pictures of all the objects in the Audio app by culture and theme – and see how the collection is displayed within the galleries – then decide what you want to explore. Dive deeper Listen to a diverse selection of commentaries featured in the Audio app. Using the latest research, they provide new insights into the British Museum collection. Languages Enjoy expert commentaries from curators in nine languages – English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and British Sign Language. Look for audio guide symbol The Audio app covers 250 objects in the permanent galleries – when you see the audio guide symbol on cases or next to objects, enter the number using the keypad on the app for audio commentaries and other information. Favourites Create your own list of favourite British Museum objects by adding objects to the Favourites page as you explore the Museum on the app.

About

LaoEdTech Parent

Features
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LaoEdTech Parent — the closest you can be to your child's classroom. Sabaidee, phu pok khong! LaoEdTech Parent is the official app for parents of students at LaoEdTech schools across Laos. See exactly what your luk (child) is studying every day, message their teachers, and stay involved in their learning — even from another city or province. What you'll see in LaoEdTech Parent • Daily attendance and class schedule for each of your children • What viak baan (homework) is due and when • Which assignments are submitted and which are missing • Your child's khanaen (grades) the moment they post • Teacher pakhad (announcements) for the whole class • Direct messages with your child's khu (teachers) • A single account for all your children — switch between kids in one tap Built with Lao families in mind • Works on the slowest Lao mobile networks • Lao and English throughout • School calendar aware — Boun Pi Mai, term breaks, exam weeks • Made by a Lao team in Vientiane who designed it with feedback from parents at Lao schools Stay close to your child's learning, every day — not just at term end. Need help? Email support@laoedtech.com or visit laoedtech.com/support.

Screenshots

British Museum Audio4 screens
LaoEdTech Parent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LaoEdTech Parent at none against British Museum Audio's 10. British Museum Audio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. British Museum Audio sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. LaoEdTech Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

British Museum Audio ships an update weekly, LaoEdTech Parent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
British Museum Audio versus LaoEdTech Parent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBritish Museum AudioLaoEdTech Parent
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB173 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBritish MuseumKingsada Sengsavang

Bugs and requests

British Museum Audio

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Audio not working in some areas
  • Frequent crashes or freezes
  • Purchased content not unlocking properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline mode for audio guides
  • Improved navigation and tour flow
  • Higher resolution images
  • Integration with museum maps
  • Support for more languages

LaoEdTech Parent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

British Museum Audio

One-time9
  • Top 102 variants$3.99
  • Ancient Egypt$3.99
  • A history of the world$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Korea exhibition audio guide$5.99
  • Three hours at the Museum$5.99
  • Full guide$7.99
  • Full Bundle$7.99
  • Pack Completo$7.99
  • 前往导览套餐$7.99
None

LaoEdTech Parent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is British Museum Audio free?
British Museum Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LaoEdTech Parent free?
LaoEdTech Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do British Museum Audio or LaoEdTech Parent have ads?
Neither British Museum Audio nor LaoEdTech Parent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, British Museum Audio or LaoEdTech Parent?
British Museum Audio ships an update weekly, and LaoEdTech Parent every 5 months. Most recently, British Museum Audio was updated on November 7, 2026 and LaoEdTech Parent on October 31, 2026.

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