# Explorer vs Far Brook School

The clearest difference is rating: Far Brook School at 4.2 against Explorer's 3.8. Far Brook School also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Far Brook School holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explorer has 115 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorer | Far Brook School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-amnh-nyc/id381227123/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/far-brook-school/id1556843869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Museum of Natural History](https://appshunter.io/developer/351849240) | [Far Brook School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556843871) |

## What reviewers say

### Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-amnh-nyc/id381227123)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Accurate indoor navigation and turn-by-turn directions
- 📍 Real-time location tracking within museum
- 🎯 Helpful exhibit search and discovery features
- 🚻 Easy access to restroom and facility locations
- 📱 User-friendly interface and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 📍 Location detection fails inconsistently
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain from Bluetooth usage
- 🌐 Poor performance without WiFi connection
- 🗺️ Outdated maps missing recent renovations

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Far Brook School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/far-brook-school/id1556843869)

This app centralizes essential information for parents, students, and faculty, including news, announcements, photos, and calendar events. It offers a community directory for quick contact access and allows users to filter content for personalized experiences.

**Highlights:** Blogs, news, and announcements, Photo and document access, Calendar events with filtering, Constituent directory, Direct constituent emailing, Content filtering and preference storage

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorer free?

Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Far Brook School free?

Far Brook School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Explorer or Far Brook School?

Far Brook School is rated higher. Explorer averages 3.8 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Far Brook School averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Explorer or Far Brook School have ads?

Neither Explorer nor Far Brook School shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explorer or Far Brook School?

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and Far Brook School every 2 months. Most recently, Explorer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Far Brook School on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*