Dinosaur Discovery vs Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dinosaur Discovery
Explore prehistoric creatures with augmented reality. Find markers to unlock anatomically correct 3D dinosaurs, take photos with them, and share your discoveries. Perfect for museum visitors and dinosaur enthusiasts.
- Augmented reality 3D dinosaurs
- Interactive photo opportunities
- Share photos on social media
- Anatomically correct models
- Downloadable sample markers
- List of 12 featured dinosaurs
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The Dinosaur Discovery app accompanies the premier dinosaur exhibition "Dinosaur Discovery: Lost Creatures of the Cretaceous”, on show at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, Western Australia from 20 September 2017. This app features unique 3D content that is accessed by finding and discovering frame markers located throughout the exhibition, on merchandise and also publicly available on marketing material including posters, flyers, bus stops and in newspapers and magazines. Users can take photos with these dinosaurs, standing next to them or holding them in their hands and they can save these photos to their camera roll and share them on social networks through the app. The 3D dinosaurs in this application are anatomically correct representations which are based on the latest paleontological research. The dinosaurs featured in this app include: 1. Leaellynasaura 2. Australovenator 3. Minmi 4. Muttaburrasaurus 5. Therizinosaurus 6. Spinosaurus 7. Carcharodontosaurus 8. Styracosaurus 9. Amargasarus 10. Protoceratops 11. Velociraptor 12. Tyrannosaurus rex For users who are not at the exhibition, sample markers can be downloaded and printed from the Dinosaur Discovery support page on the Western Australian Museum’s website. For feedback and support visit http://museum.wa.gov.au/museums/perth/dinosaur-discovery-perth/app-support or contact onlineservices@museum.wa.gov.au
Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE
Enhance your Minecraft Pocket Edition experience with a vast collection of add-ons, maps, and skins. Discover new items, mechanics, and creatures, explore community-created worlds, and personalize your character with thousands of unique outfits. Refresh your visuals with custom textures and shaders for a more immersive adventure.
- Add new items, mechanics, and creatures
- Explore community-created maps
- Thousands of unique character skins
- Custom textures and realistic shaders
- Easy installation and regular updates
- Intuitive search and navigation
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Explore a world of endless creativity and fun with MCPE AddOns, Maps & Skins Pack – the ultimate companion for MCPE players. Whether you want to enhance your gameplay, transform your world with unique textures, or express yourself with custom skins, this app has everything you need in one place. Key Features: ADDONS: Add new items, mechanics, furniture, vehicles, creatures, and more. All content is easy to install and updated regularly. MAPS: Discover stunning maps created by the community – from survival challenges and adventure builds to modern cities and creative playgrounds. SKINS: Stand out in multiplayer with thousands of unique and trending skins. Whether you prefer fantasy, animals, heroes, or sci-fi themes, there’s something for every style. TEXTURES & EXTENSIONS: Refresh your visual experience with textures, realistic shaders, and exotic styles tailored for MCPE. Search & Categories: Use search tools to find exactly what you're looking for. Smooth User Interface: The intuitive design makes navigation effortless – just tap, view, and install. Why Users Love It Thousands of high-quality assets are always at your fingertips – with new content added regularly. You can easily personalize your MCPE experience without needing external tools or complex file setups. Subscription & Access Get full access to all content during the three-day trial period. After the trial period, your subscription will automatically renew unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Account Settings at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dinosaur Discovery at none against Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE's 4. Dinosaur Discovery also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 25%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE's advantage is ratings volume (6.7K vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ads 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. Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Dinosaur Discovery asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dinosaur Discovery holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE has 6.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Dinosaur Discovery's written reviews are positive against 25% of Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE's.
Dinosaur Discovery ships an update every 3 months, Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Dinosaur Discovery | Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.6 (6.7K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 53.8% of reviews — better | 25.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6.7K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 143 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Western Australian Museum | TOPO CORP, SRL |
Customer experience
Dinosaur Discovery
Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE
Bugs and requests
Dinosaur Discovery
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE
Reported bugs
8 issues- AI skin didn't work
- Transform bracelet requires subscription
- Mods don't work
- Free trial charged immediately
- Cannot cancel free trial
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- Subscription screen has no exit button
- App steals money
- Addons require pro offer
Requested features
9 requests- Make Lord Verity have same voice, monster form, and wearable hat
- Make Falsity a blue ball
- Remove subscription costs
- Make all mods free
- Allow access to all content without payment
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- Fix subscription screen with no exit option
- Make the app free
- Add a cat lover restriction (joke)
- Make it free for once
In-app purchases
Dinosaur Discovery
No in-app purchases
Maps AddOns Shaders for MCPE
- Weekly Premium Discounted$4.997 Days
- Weekly Premium Without Trial$12.997 Days
- Weekly Premium3 Days trial$12.997 Days
- Lifetime Premium Access$29.99
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