Thirteen Explore vs EventsAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thirteen Explore
Stream full episodes of popular PBS and THIRTEEN programs, including Masterpiece, Nature, and Frontline, directly to your iPhone and iPad. Access New York-centric shows and livestream THIRTEEN if you're in the NYC metro area. Cast content to your TV using Apple TV and Chromecast.
- Stream full episodes
- Masterpiece, Nature, Frontline
- New York-centric shows
- Livestream THIRTEEN (NYC)
- Cast to TV
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Your favorite THIRTEEN and PBS programs like Masterpiece, Nature and Frontline - streamed right to your iPhone and iPad! THIRTEEN Explore includes: * Full episodes from programs such as Masterpiece, American Masters, PBS NewsHour, Great Performances, Nature, NOVA, Antiques Roadshow and Frontline * New York-centric shows like NYC-ARTS, MetroFocus, Treasures of New York and NJTV News * Stream via Apple TV and Chromecast to your TV * Livestream THIRTEEN (must be in the NYC metropolitan area)
EventsAR
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EventsAR brings interactive augmented reality experiences to live events, festivals, exhibitions, and venues. Unlock immersive AR content directly through your phone camera and explore digital experiences layered onto the real world. Whether you're attending a concert, conference, exhibition, or festival, EventsAR lets you access exclusive AR features designed specifically for that event. Join Events Instantly Browse available events or enter a special event code provided at the venue to unlock hidden experiences. You can also scan QR codes placed around the event space to instantly open interactive AR content. Discover Interactive AR Experiences Each event can contain multiple augmented reality experiences, including: • 3D AR models placed in your real environment • Face filters and effects you can try directly on your camera • Image-tracking AR triggered by posters or stickers Experiences load instantly so you can jump straight into the action. Capture and Share Your Moments Take photos with AR content directly from the app. Your captured images are automatically saved to your device so you can share them with friends or on social media.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: EventsAR at none against Thirteen Explore's shown. Thirteen Explore's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Thirteen Explore | EventsAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (5.8K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.8K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Thirteen/WNET | Vasil Anastasov |
Bugs and requests
Thirteen Explore
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login screen freezes or doesn't work
- Playback issues, such as app crashing or getting kicked out
- Incompatibility with certain devices (e.g., Firestick)
Requested features
3 requests- Add episode tracking and resume playback functionality
- Improve Chromecast support with features like closed captions
- Expand Passport content library to include more archived shows
EventsAR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thirteen Explore
No in-app purchases
EventsAR
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Thirteen Explore free?
Is EventsAR free?
Do Thirteen Explore or EventsAR have ads?
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