Comparison

Explore.org vs Reader Perks

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

Head to head
About

Explore.org

Watch live streams of animals in their natural habitats and explore educational nature documentaries. This redesigned app offers enhanced navigation, personalized favorites, and community sharing features to connect you with the planet's captivating ecosystems.

Highlights
  • Live nature and animal cams
  • Educational nature documentaries
  • Highlight reels of best moments
  • Filter by animal or place category
  • Personalized favorites and social sharing
  • Revamped interface and faster performance
Features
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Experience the all-new Explore.org app, completely redesigned based on user feedback to bring you the best in live nature cams, wildlife streaming, and educational films. Whether you’re an animal lover, a nature enthusiast, or simply curious about the world, our philanthropic mission, powered by the Annenberg Foundation, inspires you to connect deeply with the planet’s most captivating habitats. What’s New? • Revamped Interface & Faster Performance: Navigate effortlessly through our live webcams and nature documentaries with an improved layout and quicker load times. • Enhanced Search & Filtering: Use our wildlife exploration categories to find animal cams featuring everything from bird watching to underwater cameras in a snap. • Personalized Favorites: Save your most-watched live nature cams and get easy access to them anytime. • Community Sharing: Share your favorite wildlife streaming highlights via email, Facebook, or Twitter to inspire others. • Improved Accessibility: We’ve fine-tuned the app to ensure everyone can explore the wonders of nature with ease. Features • Live Nature & Animal Cams: Watch in real-time as wild animals roam their natural habitats, from the African savannah to the Arctic tundra. • World-Class Educational Films: Enjoy a curated selection of nature documentaries that delve into wildlife conservation and highlight amazing ecosystems. • Discover Highlight Reels: View short, impactful clips of the best moments across our live streaming app for instant inspiration. • Filter By Category: Explore a wide range of categories, including your favorite animals or places. • Favorites & Social Sharing: Never miss a moment. Bookmark your top picks and share them with your community. • Multiple Devices: Optimized for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad running iOS 8 or later. About Explore.org Explore.org is the philanthropic multimedia division of the Annenberg Foundation, dedicated to championing the selfless acts of others, creating a portal into the soul of humanity, and inspiring lifelong learning. Join our global community and dive into the wild through live nature cams and educational films designed to make you fall in love with the world again. Download the new Explore.org app today and immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of our planet like never before!

About

Reader Perks

Access exclusive local and national savings at over 500,000 locations. Enjoy discounts of up to 50% on dining, shopping, attractions, and travel by simply showing your mobile screen.

Highlights
  • Access over 500,000 savings locations
  • Up to 50% off discounts
  • Local restaurant deals
  • Savings on shopping and attractions
  • Travel destination discounts
  • Mobile screen redemption
Features
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Reader Perks Mobile Coupon Savings App brings you the best of over 500,000 local and national savings locations. You will enjoy up to 50% off savings at local restaurants, shops, attractions, golfing, travel destinations and more! Simply login to your membership program, find the deal that interests you and show your mobile screen for redemption.

Screenshots

Explore.org4 screens
Reader Perks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Explore.org at 4.2 against Reader Perks's 1.6. Explore.org also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 33%). Reader Perks's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Explore.org holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Explore.org has 447 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Explore.org's written reviews are positive against 33% of Reader Perks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Explore.org ships an update every 3 months, Reader Perks every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Explore.org versus Reader Perks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExplore.orgReader Perks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (447 ratings) — better1.6 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings447 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 29 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerexplore Annenberg LLCSweet Rewards

Customer experience

Explore.org

All ratings447 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative17.0%
Written reviews138 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative32.6%

Reader Perks

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Explore.org

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Black screen issues
  • Incompatibility with certain devices
  • Streaming problems and errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Landscape mode for tablets
  • Ability to save/favorite cams
  • Better organization and search
  • Live chat/community features
  • Chromecast/TV integration

Reader Perks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Explore.org

No in-app purchases

None

Reader Perks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Explore.org free?
Explore.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reader Perks free?
Reader Perks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Explore.org or Reader Perks?
Explore.org is rated higher. Explore.org averages 4.2 out of 5 from 447 ratings, while Reader Perks averages 1.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Explore.org or Reader Perks have ads?
Neither Explore.org nor Reader Perks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Explore.org or Reader Perks?
Explore.org ships an update every 3 months, and Reader Perks every 29 months. Most recently, Explore.org was updated on October 14, 2026 and Reader Perks on October 6, 2026.

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