Rijksmuseum vs ORCA+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rijksmuseum
Explore a vast art collection with multimedia tours, interactive maps, and personalized route planning. Discover hidden details through audio clips and expert commentary. Purchase tickets and receive discounts directly within the app.
- Multimedia tours with audio and animation
- Interactive floor plans and directions
- Customizable route creation
- Artwork search functionality
- In-app ticket purchasing
- Gift shop discounts
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Free Multimedia Tours: discover more and easily find your way around -Visit the museum your own way: follow a route or search for the numbers accompanying the works of art. Using interactive floor plans and directions, the app will take you to the start of the area or tour of your choice. During your tour, the app will take you from stop to stop. - The tours: perfect for everyone! The aim is to see more. Each work has more layers: a 3D audio introduction clip and an animation that allows you to discover unique and surprising details about the collection. And for a number of works you can access additional commentary by inspiring experts and passionate enthusiasts. Create your own route Who knows best what you want to see in the museum? You of course! That is why we have made it even easier for you to create your own route with the app. Under the For you button in the app you will now find the Make your own route option. This allows you to easily select which works you want to see in the museum. Do you prefer Vermeer, furniture or do you want to see works with cats? Just scroll through the categories and click on the work that you want to see. The app then gives you an ideal route and guides you from artwork to artwork. It is as simple as that! Search Find the route to an artwork or the closest toilet, café or shop. 10% discount with the app Show your Rijksmuseum app in the giftshop and benefit from special offers Tickets Easily purchase tickets in the app, save them and scan them at the ticket checkpoint. Information By downloading this application you agree to the general terms and conditions which apply to the use of the Rijksmuseum app and the services provided via the app. You can read these on https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/organisation/terms-and-conditions. Feedback or questions? Send an email to teamonline@rijksmuseum.nl. Like the app? Leave a review in the app store. We would love to hear what you think! Bring your headphones to the museum If you want to use the app in the museum, be sure to bring your headphones. You can also purchase a headset at the museum for €1.50. Sponsor The app has been made possible by KPN, a main sponsor of the Rijksmuseum.
ORCA+
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ORCA is a research app built by the Werchan Infant Learning and Development (WILD) Lab at UC Irvine (the-wild-lab.com). It helps families participate in approved studies on early child development—from the comfort of your home. BUILT FOR RESEARCH, NOT DIAGNOSIS ORCA is designed to support scientific research. It does not diagnose, treat, or monitor medical conditions. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please speak with your pediatrician. WHO IS ORCA FOR? ORCA is for families who have been invited to join a research study and received a study ID from their study coordinator. You will need that code to begin an assessment. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create an account and add your child’s profile 2. Enter the study ID provided by your research team 3. Follow simple on-screen instructions to prepare for the session 4. Complete short, child-friendly video activities together 5. Your session data is securely uploaded and accessed only by authorized researchers WHAT THE APP COLLECTS (WITH YOUR CONSENT) • Video recordings during assessment sessions • Optional heart rate data when a compatible Polar H9 sensor is used in select studies • Basic profile information needed for the study YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS • The camera and microphone are only active during an assessment you start • Data is fully encrypted and stored on secure research servers • Participation is voluntary—you can stop at any time and request deletion of your data • Only authorized members of the research team can access study data DESIGNED FOR REAL FAMILIES Young children move, look away, and explore—that’s normal. ORCA’s activities are built for everyday family life, with clear guidance before and during each session. ABOUT THE WILD LAB The Werchan Infant Learning and Development Lab at UCI studies how infants and toddlers learn and grow. ORCA brings families into that work as essential partners in discovery. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone or iPad with a front-facing camera • Study ID from an approved research study • Internet connection to upload completed sessions Questions? Contact your study coordinator or visit the in-app Help Center. ORCA — partnering with families to advance early child development research.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Rijksmuseum at 15.0 against ORCA+'s 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 | Rijksmuseum | ORCA+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Rijksmuseum Amsterdam | Denise Werchan |
Bugs and requests
Rijksmuseum
Reported bugs
11 issues- App freezes on splash/loading screen
- Audio not working (volume/sound issues)
- GPS/location detection inaccurate or confused between floors
- Tours fail to load even with WiFi connection
- App crashes when switching between applications
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- Extremely slow loading times for audio commentary
- App won't open on certain iOS versions
- Facebook login not supported
- App hangs indefinitely on startup
- Audio cuts off when phone is locked
- Inconsistent performance with location services
Requested features
10 requests- Russian language support
- Better artist search functionality
- More detailed information on individual artworks
- Deeper art history and technique explanations
- Landscape mode support
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- Improved room labeling on maps
- Facebook login option
- Ticket validity duration information
- More comprehensive artwork catalog
- Better integration with Apple's media controls
ORCA+
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rijksmuseum
No in-app purchases
ORCA+
No in-app purchases









