# Explorer vs Rhode Tour

The clearest difference is rating: Rhode Tour at 5.0 against Explorer's 3.9. Rhode Tour also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and device support (3 vs 1). Explorer's advantage is ratings volume (108 vs 2). 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.

Rhode Tour 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 2, 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 Rhode Tour's.

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, Rhode Tour every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explorer | Rhode Tour |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explorer-amnh-nyc/id381227123/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhode-tour/id868351463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 88 MB | 19 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) | [Cleveland State University Research Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/999944336) |

## 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


### Rhode Tour

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rhode-tour/id868351463)

Explore Rhode Island's rich heritage and culture through an interactive GPS-enabled map. Discover historical locations with detailed information, archival images, and media. Access content online or via the mobile app.

**Highlights:** Interactive GPS-enabled map, Historical location information, Archival images and media, Heritage and culture exploration, Coastal to coast coverage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explorer free?

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

### Is Rhode Tour free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Explorer or Rhode Tour?

Rhode Tour is rated higher. Explorer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while Rhode Tour averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Explorer or Rhode Tour have ads?

Neither Explorer nor Rhode Tour shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explorer or Rhode Tour?

Explorer ships an update every 2 months, and Rhode Tour every 4 months. Most recently, Explorer was updated on August 31, 2026 and Rhode Tour on September 17, 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.*