# Explorer vs Howcomet

The clearest difference is rating: Howcomet at 5.0 against Explorer's 3.9. Howcomet also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and device support (3 vs 1). Explorer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (108 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Howcomet sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Howcomet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explorer has 108 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Howcomet's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorer | Howcomet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-amnh-nyc/id381227123/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howcomet/id6802941070/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [American Museum of Natural History](https://appshunter.io/developer/351849240) | [Yajuan Ju](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802941072) |

## 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


### Howcomet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/howcomet/id6802941070)

This app helps children learn by answering their questions and prompting them with a follow-up question. It tracks their understanding through a star system and encourages revision of forgotten topics. Parents can set rewards for their child's learning achievements.

**Highlights:** Age-appropriate answers to child's questions, Interactive follow-up questions, Progress tracking with stars, Spaced repetition for forgotten topics, Parent-set rewards system, Parent dashboard for insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Howcomet | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorer free?

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

### Is Howcomet free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Explorer or Howcomet?

Howcomet is rated higher. Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Howcomet averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Explorer or Howcomet have ads?

Neither Explorer nor Howcomet shows ads.

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