# Texas 1836

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id536335156](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id536335156)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id536335156`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** eduweb
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 2.90 / 5 (55 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3a
- **Last updated:** 2018-03-07
- **First published:** 2012-06-28
- **Size:** 435 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/texas-1836/id536335156)

## Description

Explore 1836 Texas with AR: walk a full-scale virtual Washington-on-the-Brazos town overlaid on the historic site. See how the town looked in 1836 as delegates drafted Texas’s Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the Republic of Texas, and switch between the immersive virtual world and an AR view that places buildings and people in your surroundings.

Designed for the Washington-on-the-Brazos Historic Site (no Wi‑Fi required after download), this educational tool brings history to life on-site or via the Offsite Tour. It was developed by The Star of the Republic Museum, Blinn College, and Texas Parks and Wildlife, with Eduweb, Inc., supported by the Texas Pioneer Foundation.

## Rankings

- #200,697 — Overall

## Review summary

The Texas 1836 app is praised for its educational value about Texas history and its usefulness as a teaching resource. Users enjoy the engaging, Texas-themed content and feel a personal connection to the state. However, widespread startup crashes, laggy performance, and poor graphics significantly hinder use, especially in classrooms. When stable, it can be informative and engaging, but reliability improvements are essential for broad adoption.

### Pros

- Educational content about Texas history.
- Useful as a teaching resource in classrooms.
- Engaging, Texas-themed gameplay that some users enjoy.
- Strong personal/nostalgic appeal for Texas enthusiasts.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes on startup or when opening across devices.
- Laggy performance and poor graphics.
- Stability issues that disrupt classroom use or learning sessions.

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