# Apptegy for Staff vs Miles

The clearest difference is rating: Miles at 5.0 against Apptegy for Staff's 1.9. Miles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Apptegy for Staff's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (214 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Miles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Apptegy for Staff asks for nothing beyond the download.

Miles holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apptegy for Staff has 214 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Apptegy for Staff ships an update every 2 weeks, Miles every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Apptegy for Staff | Miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptegy-for-staff/id1024147876/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-study-app-blocker/id6817127380/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **214** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Apptegy](https://appshunter.io/developer/789814035) | [German Del Rio](https://appshunter.io/developer/6809016713) |

## What reviewers say

### Apptegy for Staff

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apptegy-for-staff/id1024147876)

Streamline communication between school staff, families, and the community. Manage urgent alerts, classroom updates, newsletters, and social media posts from a single platform. Reach families instantly via SMS and post to your website.

**Highlights:** Urgent alerts, Classroom updates, Newsletter creation, Social media posting, Two-way messaging, Website posting, SMS notifications

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Efficient communication
- 👍 Simple layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate
- 💤 Lack of features
- 🤖 Not user-friendly
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Constant log-outs
- Notifications not working
- Inability to send messages
- Slow performance

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved notifications
- Better organization of classes/groups
- Ability to upload videos
- More customization options


### Miles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miles-study-app-blocker/id6817127380)

This app helps students focus during lectures and study sessions by blocking distracting apps. It automatically generates lecture notes, summaries, and exam-specific information. Users can also ask questions during class and review their notes later.

**Highlights:** Blocks distracting apps during lectures and study, Generates lecture summaries and key notes, Provides exam-specific lecture compilation, Allows in-class questions and 'catch-up' feature, Customizable focus timers and Pomodoro sessions, Schedule integration with class reminders, Exportable notes for external AI tools

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Miles Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Miles Pro Yearly (Student) | $39.99 | per year |
| Miles Pro Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Apptegy for Staff free?

Apptegy for Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Miles free?

Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Apptegy for Staff or Miles?

Miles is rated higher. Apptegy for Staff averages 1.9 out of 5 from 214 ratings, while Miles averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Apptegy for Staff or Miles have ads?

Neither Apptegy for Staff nor Miles shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Apptegy for Staff or Miles?

Apptegy for Staff ships an update every 2 weeks, and Miles every 3 days. Most recently, Apptegy for Staff was updated on November 6, 2026 and Miles on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*