Empo vs Audubon Zoo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Empo
Discover local events and places tailored to your interests. Find hidden gems, happy hours, live shows, and festivals. Personalized recommendations and curated lists help you experience the best of your city without endless searching.
- Personalized 'For You' feed
- Curated event playlists
- Endless city exploration
- Save favorite places
- Filter by neighborhood/vibe
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Discover your city like never before Empo learns what you love and shows you exactly what is happening. The places, specials, and moments that match your vibe. From hidden happy hours to rooftop parties, live shows, food festivals, and everything in between, Empo lets you see your city in full color. No confusing algorithms. No endless searching. Just what is actually happening right now. Experience the best of your city and cities around the world through curated lists, trending spots, and personalized recommendations that keep you in the know and in the moment. Because life is better when you do not miss what is right around you. Everything happening, every single day, with a feed that’s unique to you. Features • Personalized “For You” feed • Curated playlists such as Date Night and Sunday Specials • Endless scroll to explore your city • Save favorite places • Filter by neighborhood or vibe
Audubon Zoo
Navigate and plan your visit to the zoo with this interactive guide. Find exhibits, amenities, and create a personalized itinerary to maximize your experience. Stay updated on events and offers.
- Interactive wayfinding
- Exhibit and amenity locator
- Personalized visit itinerary
- Ticket purchasing
- Real-time event updates
- Conservation information
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Discover the wonders of Audubon Zoo with our interactive wayfinding app. Whether you’re looking for specific animal exhibits, restrooms, or somewhere to grab a bite, find it all and more at your fingertips. Customize your visit by creating a personalized itinerary to ensure you don’t miss any experiences, animal chats and feeds, or unique animal encounters. Buy your tickets, and stay connected with real-time updates about special events, exclusive offers, and learn more about our conservation initiatives. With the Audubon Zoo app, your adventure in wildlife exploration is just a tap away!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Empo at free against Audubon Zoo's free with in-app purchases. Empo also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
Audubon Zoo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 227 respectively.
Empo ships an update every 2 weeks, Audubon Zoo monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Empo | Audubon Zoo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (144 ratings) | 4.9 (227 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 144 | 227 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 97 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMPO App Inc | Audubon Nature Institute, Inc. |
Customer experience
Empo
Audubon Zoo
In-app purchases
Empo
No in-app purchases
Audubon Zoo
No in-app purchases
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