Comparison

Sibrwd vs Explore Árainn

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

Head to head
About

Sibrwd

Features
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Access to theatre in any language – straight to your mobile device. With Sibrwd, you can enjoy a live theatre performance, whatever the language spoken on stage. The app can also help you make more of your experience at a live event through additional content delivered straight to your device. Sibrwd was developed by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Galactig with support from Nesta, Arts & Humanities Research Council, the National Lottery through Arts Council of Wales and the EU’s Creative Europe. Mynediad i theatr mewn unrhyw iaith - yn syth i'ch dyfais symudol. Gyda Sibrwd, gallwch fwynhau perfformiad theatr byw, beth bynnag yw'r iaith ar y llwyfan. Gall yr ap hefyd eich helpu i wneud y mwyaf o'ch profiad mewn digwyddiad byw gyda chynnwys ychwanegol yn syth i'ch dyfais. Datblygwyd Sibrwd gan Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru a Galactig gyda chefnogaeth gan Nesta, Cyngor Ymchwil y Celfyddydau a’r Dyniaethau, y Loteri Genedlaethol trwy Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru ac Ewrop Greadigol yr UE.

About

Explore Árainn

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With the Explore Árainn app you can explore the ancient and medieval history of one of Ireland’s most famous offshore islands. Along the way you’ll discover a network of monuments that span 3000 years. As well as the world-renowned stone fort Dún Aonghasa, you’ll also learn about the lesser known landmarks on the island. Like another spectacular fort called Dún Dúchathar, also perched at the edge of a cliff! Or the great monastic centre established by Éanna, Árainn’s patron saint. In addition to a wealth of information, photos and artist illustrations of each site, the app also includes 3D reconstructions for you to explore. See what the church at Teampall Chiaráin looked like when the roof was thatched. Hotspots provide fascinating facts about specific features of each site. Whether you’re visiting the island itself, or want to discover more about Ireland’s ancient and medieval history, this app is the perfect interactive guide.

Screenshots

Sibrwd2 screens
Explore Árainn4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Explore Árainn at every 2 months against Sibrwd's every 4 months. Explore Árainn also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sibrwd ships an update every 4 months, Explore Árainn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Sibrwd versus Explore Árainn: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSibrwdExplore Árainn
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB204 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGalactig CyfNoho Ltd

In-app purchases

None

Sibrwd

No in-app purchases

None

Explore Árainn

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sibrwd free?
Sibrwd is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explore Árainn free?
Explore Árainn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sibrwd or Explore Árainn have ads?
Neither Sibrwd nor Explore Árainn shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sibrwd or Explore Árainn?
Sibrwd ships an update every 4 months, and Explore Árainn every 2 months. Most recently, Sibrwd was updated on September 10, 2026 and Explore Árainn on September 17, 2026.

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