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British Museum

1app4.7(1.7K)Education

Publisher DNA

What defines British Museum?

AI intelligence is not yet available for British Museum. The portfolio data below is up to date.

Portfolio

What does British Museum ship?

Apps

1 app analysed

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British Museum Audio

The official app

4.7(1.7K)
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Offline download capability mitigates poor museum connectivity

  • The audio content provides an engaging and educational enhancement to the museum visit experience
  • Users report the app is deceptively marketed as free while locking most content behind paywalls

Distributed across 20 markets, strongest in Europe.

Based on 1 of 1 app with localized market data · last scanned .

Americas (4)

  • Brazil1 / 1
  • Canada1 / 1
  • Mexico1 / 1
  • United States1 / 1

Europe (9)

  • France1 / 1
  • Germany1 / 1
  • Italy1 / 1
  • Netherlands1 / 1
  • Portugal1 / 1
+4 more europe markets
  • Spain1 / 1
  • Sweden1 / 1
  • Turkey1 / 1
  • United Kingdom1 / 1

Asia-Pacific (7)

  • Australia1 / 1
  • India1 / 1
  • Indonesia1 / 1
  • Japan1 / 1
  • Singapore1 / 1
+2 more asia-pacific markets
  • South Korea1 / 1
  • Vietnam1 / 1

Core markets (1/1 apps)

AustraliaBrazilCanadaFranceGermanyIndiaIndonesiaItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsPortugalSingaporeSouth KoreaSpainSwedenTurkeyUnited KingdomUnited StatesVietnam

User Sentiment

How do users feel about their apps?

0

Positive apps

0

Neutral / mixed

1

Negative apps

25/100

Avg sentiment score

Rivals

Who does British Museum compete with?

The rivals identified

Nemeses(1)

RICK STEVES EUROPE

known forRick Steves Audio Europe™

1 app4.0Education

Both apps target independent museum and cultural site visitors with audio-guided experiences, creating direct competition for the user's limited time during on-site visits.

Contenders(9)

CITY CRUSH

known forAudio.Guide

1 app5.0Education

Both apps target cultural tourists seeking digital guidance for museum visits, competing for the same user attention during on-site exploration.

Gonzalo Martin

known forBritish Museum Visitor Guide

2 apps4.5Education

Operates as a third-party offline guide that bundles museum information with city-wide travel tools.

Hellenic Heritage

known forHellenic Heritage Guide

1 app3.9Education

Both apps target cultural tourists seeking self-guided audio tours, competing for the same audience that requires offline-capable, location-aware navigation within museum and archaeological environments.

Mobile3D

known forAudio Guide

1 app0.0Education

Both apps provide audio-guided museum tours, targeting visitors seeking self-paced exploration of historical collections. They compete for the same user intent of replacing traditional physical guides with mobile-based audio commentary.

Museen der Hasso Plattner Foundation gGmbH

known forMuseum Barberini

1 app4.6Education

Both apps target museum visitors with audio-guided tours and navigation, competing for the same on-site attention span and educational engagement.

Nordiska museet

known forNordiska museet Audio Guide

1 app0.0Education

Both apps provide audio-guided museum exploration, competing for the same user behavior of self-paced, location-based learning within cultural institutions. They share a target audience of visitors who rely on mobile devices to navigate physical exhibits.

Prashant Singh

known forAudio Guide for visitors

1 app0.0Education

Both applications target museum visitors with audio-guided content, creating direct competition for the same on-site user attention and engagement.

TOURINGBEE

known forTouringBee: Travel Audio Guide

1 app4.7Education

Both apps compete for the same discretionary travel spend by offering self-paced, location-based audio guides for independent exploration.

Trishti Systems

known forBritish Museum Tour Buddy

3 apps0.0Education

Acts as a companion guide that focuses on the museum's collection to enhance the visitor experience.

Same space(13)

Andrew Sutherland

known forD-Day Audio Guide

2 apps3.0Education

Uses GPS-triggered audio to guide visitors through historical sites, mirroring the location-aware needs of museum visitors.

Art Institute of Chicago

known forArt Institute of Chicago App

1 app2.9Education

Functions as an institutional utility for museum members, though it lacks the retention-focused push notifications found in active competitors.

Audio Guide

known forVoiceMap: Audio Tours & Guides

1 app4.8Education

Competes for the same independent traveler audience by offering GPS-triggered audio playback that automates the tour experience.

Daniel Garcia

known forAmerican Museum of Nat History

1 app4.8Education

Provides a broad, offline-first travel guide that bundles museum information with city-wide navigation for tourists.

eTips

known forAcropolis Museum Visitor Guide

4 apps1.8Education

Provides a structured, offline guide for museum visitors that includes historical context and city travel tools.

GhostWording

known forBritish Museum Chatbot Guide

1 app5.0Education

Uses a conversational interface to deliver entertaining stories about museum treasures to visitors.

Gonzalo Juarez

known forMetropolitan Museum of Art NYC

2 apps4.8Education

Serves as a direct museum utility, but relies on a legacy, static guide structure that lacks the interactive features of modern alternatives.

GUIDELING OU

known forBritish Museum Guided Tours

1 app4.6Education

Offers walking itineraries that guide users through the museum using photos instead of GPS or internet.

Národní muzeum

known forNational Museum in your pocket

1 app4.7Education

Targets museum visitors with a mix of audio tracks and augmented reality features to guide exploration.

Navaway

known forRyo - Travel with Audio Guides

1 app4.0Education

Offers a global platform for self-guided audio tours that competes with museum-specific apps by providing a broader travel experience.

SmartGuide s.r.o.

known forSmartGuide travel guide & map

1 app4.7Education

Offers a global, self-paced alternative to traditional group tours by turning smartphones into personal audio guides.

sue sab

known forRoyal Tyrrell Museum Tour App

1 app1.0Education

Provides a dedicated mobile app for museum visitors to access enriched gallery content and maps.

Travel Experiences Apps

known forTate Modern Visitor Guide

1 app4.0Education

Provides an offline mobile guide that aggregates visitor advice into a structured tour format for museum-goers.

Frequently asked questions

How many apps does British Museum publish?
British Museum has 1 app tracked by Marlvel, primarily in the Education category.
What kind of apps does British Museum make?
British Museum's portfolio is concentrated in Education, with an average rating of 4.7/5 across rated apps.
What is British Museum's top app?
By review volume across the portfolio, British Museum Audio is British Museum's best-known app tracked by Marlvel.
In how many countries are British Museum's apps available?
Marlvel has tracked British Museum's apps across 20 countries.

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Marlvel.ai. “British Museum intelligence.” Updated N/A. https://marlvel.ai/publishers/british-museum

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