BeHere / 1942 vs Chasing Perspectives
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BeHere / 1942
Explore a significant historical event through augmented reality. This app immerses you in the experience of Japanese Americans during their forced relocation in 1942, bringing history to life around you.
- Augmented reality historical immersion
- Experience 1942 Japanese American relocation
- Interactive historical engagement
- Educational exploration of a difficult past
- Location-based historical context
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"It is hereby ordered that from and after 12 o’clock noon, P.W.T., of Saturday, May 9, 1942, all persons of Japanese ancestry, both alien and non-alien, be excluded from that portion of Military Area No. 1 described as follows…" On Saturday May 9, 1942, the lives of Japanese Americans in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, were forever changed. This is the day they were sent off to America’s own concentration camps, like 120,000 others all along the coast. Using cutting-edge augmented reality technology, BeHere / 1942 invites you to engage with this terrible history in a new way. Take a look around you. It’s still here.
Chasing Perspectives
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Inside the Chasing Perspectives app, you can: Effortless Video Streaming: Enjoy smooth video playback with real-time control over quality and speed. Unified Content: Consolidate your articles, media, and updates into a single, accessible app. Real-Time Alerts: Receive instant push notifications for new and critical updates. User-Centric Navigation: Easily browse through your content with user-friendly menus and categories. Auto-Updates: Keep your app current with the latest features and content without manual intervention. Live Event Reminders: Get timely alerts for upcoming events and scheduled content drops. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chasing Perspectives at fortnightly against BeHere / 1942's every 27 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.
BeHere / 1942 ships an update every 27 months, Chasing Perspectives fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 13, 2026.
| Parameter | BeHere / 1942 | Chasing Perspectives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of California, Los Angeles | Emily Sudduth |
In-app purchases
BeHere / 1942
No in-app purchases
Chasing Perspectives
No in-app purchases
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