Confluences vs Audio Docent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Confluences
Experience a unique soundscape that blends stories, sounds, and seasons of a specific location. As you move with your device and headphones, the audio composition responds to your presence, weaving together voices and field recordings.
- Emplaced sound experience
- Layered audio composition
- Responsive to user movement
- Blends voices and field recordings
- Seasonal sound variations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Confluences is an emplaced sound experience blending the stories, sounds and seasons of Ucross in a layered composition that covers the main campus and ranchland of the residency program. Sounds play in response to one's movement as they walk with a mobile device, running a free downloadable app, while wearing headphones. Voices of valley residents sit alongside artist residents, community members and land stewards, all mingling with field recordings of the site taken in different seasons. Please be sure to wear headphones and charge up your device before heading out. The gift of time and space is held in these High Plains. Walk slowly and enjoy.
Audio Docent
Read full descriptionHide full description
Audio Docent transforms any museum visit into a richer, more rewarding cultural experience—whether you’re exploring a world-class institution or discovering a hidden local gem. Designed for curious, independent adults who want depth without the constraints of a group tour, Audio Docent places expert storytelling, intuitive navigation, and beautifully crafted content right in your pocket. Browse nearby exhibitions or search destinations around the world to find tours that match your interests. Many tours are free, and premium experiences can be downloaded instantly. Each tour offers clear overviews, expertly written narratives, and seamless audio guidance. At every stop, you’ll enjoy high-quality descriptions, related stories, and optional deeper insights—plus step-by-step directions that keep you confidently oriented within any gallery or historic site. Audio Docent empowers you to explore at your own pace. Start anywhere, linger where you like, revisit highlights, or jump directly to the artworks or artifacts that matter most to you. With optional QR and number lookup features, you can unlock audio for individual artworks even if you don’t take the full tour. Interactive maps help you see the entire layout at a glance and effortlessly navigate between stops. Your journey doesn’t end when you leave the museum. Save favorite tours, track what you’ve explored, and return to content anytime. You can also share feedback, rate tours, and contribute notes—helping to continuously elevate the experience for future visitors. Whether you’re a frequent museumgoer, a traveler, or simply someone who loves learning, Audio Docent turns every visit into a more meaningful encounter with art, history, and culture. Enjoy the freedom of exploring the world’s most inspiring places—with a knowledgeable guide who’s always ready when you are.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Audio Docent at fortnightly against Confluences's every 2 months. Confluences's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0.0). 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.
Confluences ships an update every 2 months, Audio Docent fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Confluences | Audio Docent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 197 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Teri Rueb | ArtTech Alliance (DBA of Software Development Resources Inc) |
In-app purchases
Confluences
No in-app purchases
Audio Docent
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Confluences free?
Is Audio Docent free?
Do Confluences or Audio Docent have ads?
Which is updated more often, Confluences or Audio Docent?
Other comparisons















