Comparison

EXPLORER 1 vs OpenHome

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EXPLORER 1

Features
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This is a drone app that connects and controls model EXPLORER. The main functions are as follows: 1.Real-time video streaming transmission. 2.3D Scattering Screen 3.Real-time remote sensing control 4.Trajectory control 5.Gravity Induction Manipulation

About

OpenHome

Features
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OpenHome is a voice AI speaker you actually own. This companion app handles setup and gives you full control over your DevKit. Setup your DevKit in minutes Scan for nearby OpenHome devices over Bluetooth. Connect your DevKit to WiFi with real-time signal strength indicators. Audio confirmations let you know each step succeeded. Sign in with Google to link your OpenHome account and sync your API key to the device automatically. Control your device Switch between Personalities you've built on app.openhome.com. Adjust speaker volume. Update WiFi credentials when you move locations. Restart your agent without touching the hardware. Built for tinkerers and developers OpenHome is open-source voice AI infrastructure. Bring your own speech providers. Build custom Abilities that call APIs, control IoT devices, or run multi-step workflows. This app is your remote control for hardware you own and software you configure. What you need An OpenHome DevKit (Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or better running OpenHome OS), a Bluetooth speaker, a USB microphone, and an OpenHome account at app.openhome.com. Questions? Contact support@openhome.com

Screenshots

EXPLORER 13 screens
OpenHome4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: EXPLORER 1 at 3 against OpenHome's 1. EXPLORER 1 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
EXPLORER 1 versus OpenHome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEXPLORER 1OpenHome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size85 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerๆ–‡ ๅผ OpenHome Technologies Inc.

In-app purchases

None

EXPLORER 1

No in-app purchases

None

OpenHome

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EXPLORER 1 free?
EXPLORER 1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenHome free?
OpenHome is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EXPLORER 1 or OpenHome have ads?
Neither EXPLORER 1 nor OpenHome shows ads.

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