Comparison

Elvanto vs MySanteeCA

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

Head to head
About

Elvanto

Access administrative and member features of the Elvanto software on the go. This mobile companion requires an existing Elvanto login to utilize its full functionality.

Highlights
  • Administration access
  • Member features
  • Mobile companion
  • Requires Elvanto login
Features
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This app is a companion to the Elvanto software that provides access to both administration and member features. An Elvanto login is required to access and use the app.

About

MySanteeCA

Access city services, report issues, and find information about events and local government. Stay connected with the City of Santee through this official mobile application.

Highlights
  • Access online services
  • Submit service requests
  • Find contact information
  • View SanteeTV
  • Discover special events
  • Access City Council meetings
Features
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Welcome to MySanteeCA, the City of Santee’s official app. This app gives residents, business owners and visitors easy access to information at your fingertips. App features include access to online services, service requests, contact information, SanteeTV, special events, City Council meetings and more! Do More to stay connected with the City of Santee with just a few taps on your mobile device.

Screenshots

Elvanto4 screens
MySanteeCA3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySanteeCA at 100% against Elvanto's 19%. MySanteeCA also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.5). Elvanto's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MySanteeCA holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elvanto has 48 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Elvanto's written reviews are positive against 100% of MySanteeCA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elvanto ships an update every 3 weeks, MySanteeCA every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elvanto versus MySanteeCA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElvantoMySanteeCA
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (48 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYour Giving, Inc.City of Santee, California

Customer experience

Elvanto

All ratings45 ratings
Positive35.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive19.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative73.4%

MySanteeCA

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Elvanto

Reported bugs

98 issues
  • App is effectively often logged out
  • Emails aren't always coming through on the first reset password attempt
  • Invisible overlaid windows
  • Incorrect login details response
  • App no longer works after update 3.1
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  • Dialogue boxes popping up within the app instead of opening as a page
  • No close out feature on dialogue box
  • Song charts opening in an external app
  • App logs you out constantly
  • App isn't receiving messages
  • Every time you open the app it shows you logged in but you can’t see anything
  • App hasn’t been functional since system crash in Feb
  • App asks for username OR email, but using username says invalid email
  • Clicking demo link prevents returning to login screen without deleting and reinstalling app
  • Can’t log in
  • Used to be a good app, now can’t log in, no solution for months
  • App no longer works since updating to 3.1
  • Recent update makes music side challenging, pop-up windows impractical, takes to browser
  • Most recent update makes app almost unusable, dialogue boxes pop up, no close feature
  • App logs you out all the time
  • App isn’t receiving messages
  • Since last update, app shows logged in but nothing visible, requires logout/login
  • App hasn’t been functional since Elvanto system crash in Feb
  • App asks for username OR email, but using username says invalid email
  • Clicking demo link prevents returning to login screen without deleting and reinstalling app
  • Can’t log in
  • Used to be a good app, now can’t log in, no solution for months
  • App no longer works since updating to 3.1
  • Recent update makes music side challenging, pop-up windows impractical, takes to browser
  • Most recent update makes app almost unusable, dialogue boxes pop up, no close feature
  • App logs you out all the time
  • App isn’t receiving messages
  • Since last update, app shows logged in but nothing visible, requires logout/login
  • App basically is just a browser tab but an app
  • Trouble from the start with getting logged in and staying logged in
  • Password reset never works
  • Too much mucking around to log in
  • Difficult to locate how to log in
  • Editing personal details is a pain
  • App is just the website, without a back button
  • Can no longer tap on a number to call or message, or on the address to navigate from the directory
  • Disappointed it’s just a low effort web wrapper
  • No different than using the website directly
  • App is slow and clunky
  • App tells me my username or password is incorrect, even though I can log in through a browser
  • App has no features, can't access some people, can't send messages
  • Doesn’t retain login info
  • Keeps not recognizing login details
  • Won’t let iPhone auto fill password and username properly
  • Inconsistencies with computer website
  • No admin access
  • App installed itself without permission
  • App doesn't show same as website
  • Login an absolute nightmare, automatically forgets password if not used for a while
  • Logging in requires knowing the server address
  • Can’t log in, doesn’t accept email address or recognize domain
  • App doesn’t work, can’t see roster after accepting shifts
  • Barely works, not very good UI
  • App worked great then stopped working, nothing happens when opened
  • Have to go to the web page to take roll
  • Conventional way for forgot password works better than the app's way
  • Often logs me out
  • Not a straightforward login process, forget domain
  • Swapping shifts doesn’t work on the app
  • Won’t let me log in with Apple password manager
  • Keeps asking to login even though fields are autofilled
  • Cannot log in with credentials that work on browser
  • Cannot find domain with email, nor does domain exist when typing URL
  • App flakes out, doing delete/install dance to log in
  • Session has expired, please log in again, then an error occurred
  • Same details that worked on Mac and iPhone wouldn’t allow login on iPad
  • Got message that neither URL nor email address could be found
  • App crashes on all platforms
  • New update logged me out and is refusing to let me back in
  • Email and password correct, but leaves on loading icon
  • New update freezes once you get to the login screen
  • Update won’t let me log in (spinning wheel of death)
  • Links to YouTube videos for songs not working since the update
  • App rarely works for the majority of the worship team
  • Audio files will not play after device has been locked
  • Don't get notified when leader changes something on the roster or updates songs
  • Song view doesn't allow zooming or landscape orientation
  • App is not very helpful and needs major updates
  • View only, very limited value as an app
  • Can't add services, songs, charts, people, make rosters, or make/read public comments
  • Returns wrong organization when typing email address
  • Unable to search or view small group
  • Charts are uploaded as PDFs but can't be printed from the app
  • Gets stuck on loading on any feature
  • Only thing that resets is removal of app then reinstalling
  • App in its current state is virtually worthless
  • App only works initially, then requires deleting and downloading again
  • App has limited functionality
  • Terrible app, terrible layout
  • Service runs better off the website
  • Login issues after updates
  • Video links not working after update
  • Audio files not playing after device lock

Requested features

22 requests
  • Ability to create group, subgroup, and individual positions for hierarchy
  • Incorporate postcode locator on login screen
  • Include memos from the website and general upcoming events
  • Add admin access
  • Allow users to reset their own password
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  • Add notifications/reminders
  • Allow song view to zoom and use landscape orientation
  • Enable service leaders to arrange services via the app
  • Allow adding unavailable dates
  • Add admin functions (add services, songs, charts, people, make rosters, comments)
  • Add forum portal
  • Allow printing of file attachments (PDFs)
  • Add admin section to view, add, and edit people
  • Add pastoral list within the app
  • Add login through Facebook option
  • Add notifications for roster accept/decline status
  • Add notifications for roster changes or updates
  • Add functionality to take roll within the app
  • Improve UI and user-friendliness
  • Make app a true app, not just a web wrapper
  • Implement dark mode
  • Add advanced analytics dashboard

MySanteeCA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Elvanto

No in-app purchases

None

MySanteeCA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elvanto free?
Elvanto is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySanteeCA free?
MySanteeCA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elvanto or MySanteeCA?
MySanteeCA is rated higher. Elvanto averages 2.5 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while MySanteeCA averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Elvanto or MySanteeCA have ads?
Neither Elvanto nor MySanteeCA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elvanto or MySanteeCA?
Elvanto ships an update every 3 weeks, and MySanteeCA every 6 weeks. Most recently, Elvanto was updated on October 24, 2026 and MySanteeCA on October 24, 2026.

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