Comparison

Explorer vs Exponential Mastery

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

Head to head
About

Explorer

Navigate a world-renowned museum with ease. This app provides interactive maps, turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, and personalized recommendations based on your interests. Enhance your visit with behind-the-scenes content and engaging quizzes.

Highlights
  • Interactive museum map
  • Turn-by-turn directions
  • Customized exhibit recommendations
  • Exhibit information and quizzes
  • Amenity finder (restrooms, shops)
  • Multi-language support
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Download Explorer, the Museum’s free mobile app! Get a map, turn-by-turn directions to exhibits and amenities, customized recommendations for what to see, and more!    “A great aid to anyone seeing the museum for the first or 40th time.” - The New York Times   Available in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. Explorer is automatically set to the language of your device.   Map and Turn-by-Turn Directions Get directions to exhibits and amenities, including shortest and accessible routes.   Get Recommendations for What to See Explorer recommends exhibits based on interests you select—and sorts them by how close they are to your location.   Learn More About the Museum’s Exhibits Go behind the scenes and dive deeper with videos, fun quizzes, and more.   Find the Nearest Restroom Explorer provides you the shortest route to restrooms, shops, exits, and more. How does Explorer know where you are? The Museum has placed more than 700 Bluetooth beacons throughout its 45 permanent halls. These tiny beacons give off signals that your phone can detect (when Bluetooth is enabled). Your phone calculates your position based on detecting three of these beacons simultaneously. This triangulation is not always perfect, especially in certain areas like large, multi-level halls, meandering walkways, or stairwells. Your phone should be able to detect the hall that you are in and provide turn-by-turn directions, but sometimes the “blue dot” is not exactly in the right place. In some rare cases it will even be missing. Moving to another area and waiting a few moments will usually fix the issue. The Museum’s free AMNH-GUEST Wi-Fi also varies in strength throughout the complex. Certain materials and large exhibits (i.e. the Blue Whale) either absorb or reflect the radio signals used by Wi-Fi, further complicating this technology. If you experience difficulty connecting to Wi-Fi in a particular part of the Museum, you can usually fix the issue by moving a short distance away.   We’d Love to Hear From You! Your feedback is important and will help us improve your Museum experience. Email explorer@amnh.org.   Supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies

About

Exponential Mastery

Master exponential technologies and bold thinking with frameworks and insights from top leaders. Learn to predict breakthroughs, launch moonshot projects, and connect with a community building the future. Prepare to lead in a rapidly changing world.

Highlights
  • Exponential Primer Course
  • Access to Thought Leaders
  • Cutting-Edge AI Tools
  • Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Moonshot Project Strategies
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Step Into the Future—Master Exponential Technologies & Bold Thinking Join the Exponential Mastery membership and gain access to the frameworks, tools, and insights used by the world’s top CEOs, entrepreneurs, and investors. Led by Peter Diamandis and a world-class network of innovators, this program will help you think exponentially, act boldly, and prepare for the future. Learn how to predict technological breakthroughs using the 6 Ds of Exponential Growth, discover how to launch moonshot projects, and connect with a purpose-driven community that’s building the future. Prepare to lead the world that’s coming, not the one that exists today. What You’ll Unlock: • 15-Hour Exponential Primer Course: Build a strong foundation in exponential technologies and growth frameworks. • Exclusive Access to Thought Leaders: Insights from pioneers in AI, robotics, synthetic biology, and more. • Cutting-Edge Tools: AI tools to accelerate your learning and decision-making. • Purpose-Driven Entrepreneurship: Mindsets and strategies to create impact and abundance. • Networking Opportunities: Engage with innovators and bold thinkers shaping the future. Whether you're scaling a startup, investing in emerging industries, or building the next moonshot, Exponential Mastery will give you the tools to stay ahead and lead boldly. To access all features and content you can subscribe to Exponential Mastery on a yearly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. * All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://members.su.org/tos Privacy Policy: https://members.su.org/privacy

Screenshots

Explorer3 screens
Exponential Mastery4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Exponential Mastery at 5.0 against Explorer's 3.9. Exponential Mastery also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and device support (4 vs 1). Explorer's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Exponential Mastery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 108 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Explorer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Exponential Mastery's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, Exponential Mastery every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Explorer versus Exponential Mastery: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplorerExponential Mastery
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (108 ratings)5.0 (41 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings108 — better41
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAmerican Museum of Natural HistoryPHD Ventures Inc.

Customer experience

Explorer

All ratings108 ratings
Positive68.5%
Neutral6.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative32.5%

Exponential Mastery

All ratings41 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Explorer

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes when accessing membership/ticket linking
  • Location services fail to detect user position
  • Bluetooth continues tracking after app closes
  • Payment confirmation button unresponsive
  • Duplicate charges on payment attempts
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  • App freezes on food page navigation
  • Crashes when changing map levels
  • Swiping on image galleries doesn't work
  • App won't open or closes immediately
  • GPS shows incorrect floor levels
  • Directions loop back on themselves
  • Maps don't match physical museum layout

Requested features

10 requests
  • Digital membership card storage
  • Apple Pay support for payments
  • Search function for exhibits
  • Swipe functionality for image galleries
  • To-do list based on interests and time
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  • Planetarium and show times integration
  • Ability to highlight halls on map
  • Improved battery optimization
  • Current exhibition listings
  • Ticket pricing and hours information

Exponential Mastery

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Explorer

No in-app purchases

None

Exponential Mastery

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explorer free?
Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Exponential Mastery free?
Exponential Mastery is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Explorer or Exponential Mastery?
Exponential Mastery is rated higher. Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Exponential Mastery averages 5.0 from 41 ratings.
Do Explorer or Exponential Mastery have ads?
Exponential Mastery shows ads; Explorer does not.
Which is updated more often, Explorer or Exponential Mastery?
Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and Exponential Mastery every 4 months. Most recently, Explorer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Exponential Mastery on October 16, 2026.

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