# Explore.org vs vakiav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Explore.org at 59% against vakiav's 9%. Explore.org also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). vakiav's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. vakiav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Explore.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 453 ratings behind it against 23, 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 9% of vakiav's.

Explore.org ships an update every 3 months, vakiav monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore.org | vakiav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (453 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploreorg-live-animal-cams/id534289239/reviews)** | [1.6 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vakiav/id6450153813/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **453** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | **59.4% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [explore Annenberg LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/534289242) | [Vanimage](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692080844) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exploreorg-live-animal-cams/id534289239)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Beautiful live cams
- 🌍 Window to the natural world
- 🕰️ Relaxing and informative
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 🐻 Favorite animal cams (bears, elephants, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ Cams not working/offline
- 🔍 Navigation and UI issues
- 🔒 Login/account problems
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Streaming problems and errors

**Requested features**

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


### vakiav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vakiav/id6450153813)

Observe birds with a smart feeder featuring a built-in AI camera that identifies different species. Enjoy a premium subscription for enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** AI bird recognition, Built-in camera, Species identification, Subscription plans, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vakiav puls+ premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Vakiav puls+ premium | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore.org free?

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

### Is vakiav free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Explore.org or vakiav?

Explore.org is rated higher. Explore.org averages 4.2 out of 5 from 453 ratings, while vakiav averages 1.6 from 23 ratings.

### Do Explore.org or vakiav have ads?

Neither Explore.org nor vakiav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Explore.org or vakiav?

Explore.org ships an update every 3 months, and vakiav monthly. Most recently, Explore.org was updated on October 23, 2026 and vakiav on October 23, 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.*