Explore STG vs Andrew Harper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Explore STG
This app connects users with a travel organization focused on inspiring young travelers. Stay updated on unforgettable experiences and connect with the community.
- Stay connected with the organization
- Discover unforgettable travel experiences
- Inspire the next generation of travelers
- Community connection
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Student Travel Group's mission is to inspire the next generation of travelers, one unforgettable experience at a time. Download the Explore STG app to stay connected with our organization!
Andrew Harper
Access trusted luxury travel guidance, independent hotel reviews, and exclusive member benefits. Discover recommended hotels and restaurants worldwide, save favorites, and read travel articles offline.
- Independent hotel reviews
- Exclusive member benefits
- Book recommended hotels
- Read travel articles offline
- Save favorite destinations
- Discover global restaurants
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Andrew Harper has helped discerning travelers discover exceptional hotels, hideaways, restaurants and destinations since 1979. Now that expertise travels with you. The Andrew Harper app gives members convenient access to trusted travel guidance, independent hotel reviews, hotel bookings and exclusive member benefits in one place. Book hotels with member benefits, read the latest issues of *Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report*, explore recommended hotels and restaurants around the world, save favorites for future trips and stay informed with real-time updates delivered directly to your device. With the app, you can: - Read the *Hideaway Report* and travel articles wherever you are - Save favorite hotels, restaurants and articles for quick access - Book recommended hotels while enjoying exclusive Andrew Harper member benefits - Discover recommended hotels, restaurants and destinations around the world - Search across reviews, articles and recommendations to plan your next journey - Download content for offline reading while traveling - Share articles, recommendations and the member experience with friends and family - Access your membership information and benefits For nearly five decades, Andrew Harper has been one of the most respected voices in luxury travel. Our recommendations are earned through firsthand experience and independent editorial judgment, helping members travel with greater confidence and insight. Andrew Harper in your pocket. Membership required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Andrew Harper at 3 against Explore STG's 1. On price, rating, update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Explore STG against 5.0 for Andrew Harper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Explore STG ships an update every 4 days, Andrew Harper every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Explore STG | Andrew Harper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jetpack LLC | Internova Travel Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Explore STG
Andrew Harper
In-app purchases
Explore STG
No in-app purchases
Andrew Harper
No in-app purchases
