# Explorer vs Good Inside

The clearest difference is rating: Good Inside at 4.9 against Explorer's 3.9. Good Inside also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 58%). Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Good Inside sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $84.00 per 3 months. Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Good Inside holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Good Inside has 14K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Explorer's written reviews are positive against 85% of Good Inside's.

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, Good Inside every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorer | Good Inside |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-amnh-nyc/id381227123/reviews) | **[4.9 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-inside-parenting/id6463803046/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **85.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#131** |
| Size | 88 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Museum of Natural History](https://appshunter.io/developer/351849240) | [Good Inside](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705034001) |

## 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


### Good Inside

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/good-inside-parenting/id6463803046)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app provides daily, personalized parenting support in just 5 minutes. It offers age-based strategies, a chatbot for instant answers, and timely reminders to help parents feel more confident and connected with their children.

**Highlights:** Personalized 5-minute daily decks, Parenting chatbot for instant answers, Timely reminders for chaos moments, On-the-go audio workshops, Exclusive expert workshops and events, Private community with coaches

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Membership | $84.00 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $279.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Worth every penny
- 👍 Clear encouragement when needed
- 👍 Well-thought-out app
- 👍 Taylor Swift for parenting
- 👍 Life-changing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy, videos often didn't play

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Downloadable workshops for offline access
- Family account option for multiple users
- Save/continue workshop option from the landing page
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorer free?

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

### Is Good Inside free?

Good Inside is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explorer or Good Inside?

Good Inside is rated higher. Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Good Inside averages 4.9 from 14K ratings.

### Do Explorer or Good Inside have ads?

Neither Explorer nor Good Inside shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explorer or Good Inside?

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and Good Inside every 4 days. Most recently, Explorer was updated on October 14, 2026 and Good Inside on October 19, 2026.

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