The Petra Museum vs AthrTour
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Petra Museum
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The Petra Museum offers to you what you may not see in the Archaeological Park. This is the place where you may experience the region of Petra over time from the Stone Ages up to the present time, where you can explore and discover the hidden mysteries of the ancient city, and the people who lived there. The Petra Museum provides an excellent selection of artifacts found in and around Petra, as well as interactive digital signage, audiovisuals with 3D CG animation and original size reconstruction models, all based on recent archaeological research. His Majesty King Abdullah II laid the foundation stone for The Petra Museum on 17 October 2014. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II officially opened the museum on World Heritage Day, 18 April, 2019. The construction and preparation of The Petra Museum was implemented by the Petra Development and Tourism Region Authority, with the cooperation of the Japanese Government.
AthrTour
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AthrTour transforms your visit to historical and cultural landmarks into an engaging, self-guided adventure. Designed for the curious explorer, the app uses location-based challenges and storytelling to help you discover the secrets of the world’s most iconic sites. Core Functionality: Location-Based Quests: Engage with your surroundings through interactive missions. Users must reach specific coordinates or identify landmarks to "unlock" the next part of their journey. Interactive Scans & Puzzles: Use your device to solve site-specific riddles and puzzles that reveal hidden historical facts and stories. Automated Media Recaps: The app tracks your progress and automatically generates a cinematic video summary of your visit, including your achievements and the locations you discovered. Cultural Discovery Map: Navigate using an interactive map that highlights points of interest, local traditions, and "hidden gems" typically missed by standard maps. How to Use AthrTour: Discover: Select a heritage site or cultural route from the available catalog. Interact: Follow the quest markers on the map to find specific landmarks. Complete: Finish missions to earn digital rewards and learn the history of the site through immersive storytelling. Share: Export your generated cinematic recap to remember your journey.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AthrTour at every 2 days against The Petra Museum's every 30 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.
The Petra Museum ships an update every 30 months, AthrTour every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Petra Museum | AthrTour |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jordan eGovernment | ahmad kmal |
In-app purchases
The Petra Museum
No in-app purchases
AthrTour
No in-app purchases
