Comparison

Equity Maps vs AVID Event

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

Head to head
About

Equity Maps

This app helps educators visualize and analyze student participation in classroom discussions. It allows teachers to track who speaks, how often, and the nature of their contributions, fostering reflection and equity.

Highlights
  • Visualize student participation
  • Instant feedback and analytics
  • Animated playback of discussions
  • Track contribution types
  • Create custom identity markers
  • Export audio and analytics (Premium)
Features
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• Elevate the voices in the room -- help students to reflect & grow! • Provide Instant Feedback – Nurture Reflection – Ignite Collaboration – Promote Equity • Created by teachers, for teachers & their students. Ideal for Socratic seminars, Spider Web™ & Harkness® (*) discussions, Literature Circles, Dialogic lesson designs, or anytime students interact. Effortlessly chart & record students’ interactions to graphically illustrate levels & types of participation. Spur deeper reflection with the discussion maps, instant analytics & animated playback at multiple speeds. NEW IN PREMIUM! – Export audio & class analytics – Post in your LMS or email directly to your students along with their talk time, Checknotes of types of contributions, the discussion map, & your personal feedback (beta). STANDARD FEATURES: • Up to 20 participants in any class w/open seating options • Quick edit features to create groups and classes. • Playback the discussion maps in real time or fast forward • Select & listen to any speaker & view notes linked to their participation • Individual/Group analytics – Include/Exclude participants from the data to see how the dynamics change PREMIUM FEATURES available with in-app upgrade or by downloading Premium today: • Up to 40 participants • Add Identity Markers to track data by groups of students • Export Audio or analytics via email to students or post in LMS or export to CSV (beta) • Track student contributions w/ enhanced Checknotes & access the 17 templates ------- CONFERENCE WITH YOUR STUDENTS OR TEACHERS: • Debrief w/students individually! Review contributions of any one student in the improved participant analytics: see each time the student spoke & playback what they said, or play from the person who spoke before/after, review notations for that student, participation data, or Checknotes… all on one screen! • Give better feedback! Take notes or write comments during or after the discussion that link directly to the student speaking and share with them immediately after. • Identify Markers: customize the groups w/n your class that you’d like to measure such as grade level, language level, race, seating area, or anything you’d like to see. ------- REFLECTIVE DATA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: • Simply tap on the participants’ icons when they speak & Equity Maps will do the rest by visually charting the interactions & calculating levels of participation. • Track the nature of each participant's contributions with Checknotes, choose among the 17 templates or create your own, or take notes during the discussion that attach to the speaker for review afterward. • The “Feedback Frames” provide key statistics for teachers, students or group members: time spoken, times spoken, gender equity, or customize anything you’d like to measure. TEACHERS: • Enhance your Socratic Seminars, Literature Circles, Harkness®(*) discussions, or full classroom discussions • Monitor & assess Common Core Speaking & Listening Standards, ATL, Dialogic lessons, or seminar criteria • Promote student involvement & self-reflection • Perfect for schools with VPP for 50% discount FACILITATORS & GROUP LEADERS: • Encourage deeper reflection of your group’s goals, norms & processes • Give your boss an Equity Check & share how equitable your last meeting was • Critical Friends Group® coaches & facilitators (CFG work) or in PLCs ADMINISTRATORS & INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES: • Provide teachers an “image” of their classroom instruction like they’ve never seen before! • Revitalize reflective practices for teachers, while reducing anxiety of post-observation meetings • Make your classroom observations more meaningful & reflective ------ Equity Maps® is a registered trademark at the USPTO / U.S. Pat. No 10,553,129 *Equity Maps has been developed completely independent of Phillips Exeter Academy & is not affiliated in any way with the academy. Critical Friends Group® is a registered trademark of the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF®)

About

AVID Event

This event companion app helps users navigate conferences by providing schedules, session details, and venue maps. Users can personalize their itinerary, receive real-time updates, and provide feedback on sessions.

Highlights
  • Event schedule browsing
  • Detailed session information
  • Personalized itinerary creation
  • Real-time updates and notifications
  • Venue maps
  • Session feedback and ratings
Features
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Welcome to AVID Event, your companion for navigating and engaging during AVID events. Key Features: Event Schedule at Your Fingertips: Browse through the comprehensive event schedule with just a few taps. Find out what's happening, where, and when. Detailed Session Information: Delve into detailed descriptions of each session. Learn about speakers, topics, timings, and more to make informed choices about what to attend. Personalized Scheduling: Create a personalized event itinerary by favoriting sessions. Keep track of your must-see events and manage your time effectively. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications. Be the first to know about any schedule changes, announcements, or important reminders. Maps: Navigate the event venue with ease using our provided maps. Find locations for sessions, food, restrooms, and other amenities. Feedback and Ratings: Share your experience and provide feedback on sessions you attend. Your input helps improve future events. Download AVID Event now and make the most of your event experience!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AVID Event at Free against Equity Maps's $1.99. AVID Event also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Equity Maps's advantage is ratings volume (82 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.5). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AVID Event is free to download; Equity Maps costs $1.99 up front. Equity Maps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVID Event asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVID Event holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equity Maps has 82 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Equity Maps versus AVID Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquity MapsAVID Event
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (82 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings82 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid NelsonAVID Center

Customer experience

Equity Maps

All ratings72 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.8%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

AVID Event

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Equity Maps

One-time1
  • Equity Maps Premium v5.3$7.99
None

AVID Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equity Maps free?
Equity Maps costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is AVID Event free?
AVID Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Equity Maps or AVID Event?
AVID Event is rated higher. Equity Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while AVID Event averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Equity Maps or AVID Event have ads?
Neither Equity Maps nor AVID Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equity Maps or AVID Event?
Equity Maps ships an update every 3 months, and AVID Event every 3 months. Most recently, Equity Maps was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVID Event on October 30, 2026.

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