DAC App vs Orinda Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DAC App
This free application simplifies the recording of student audio responses for specific AP exams. It streamlines the process for both students and proctors, and automatically uploads audio files for school staff. Designed for use on school-issued iPads.
- Record audio responses for AP exams
- Simplify recording process
- Intuitive interface for students
- Streamline post-exam tasks
- Direct upload of audio files
- Designed for school-owned iPads
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Digital Audio Capture (DAC) app is a free app developed by College Board and ETS to use for recording students’ audio responses for the AP Music Theory Exam and AP French, German, Italian, and Spanish Language and Culture Exams. This app has been developed to simplify the recording process for students and proctors, utilizing current technology that is intuitive to most students. It streamlines post-exam tasks for school staff by directly uploading student audio files after recording. School staff will follow the instructions in the 2025-26 AP Exam Instructions book to administer an exam using the DAC app. NOTE: The DAC app is limited for use on school-owned and -controlled iPad tablets (iOS 15.0 and above). Schools must update to the 2026 version of the DAC app; previous versions of the app will not work in 2026.
Orinda Academy
Read full descriptionHide full description
In the app you'll find info, important dates, school news and our social media. It's all in one place, and on your phone, so now you can quickly access all the information you need.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Orinda Academy at 3 against DAC App's 1. Orinda Academy also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | DAC App | Orinda Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Educational Testing Service | School Window |
In-app purchases
DAC App
No in-app purchases
Orinda Academy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DAC App free?
Is Orinda Academy free?
Do DAC App or Orinda Academy have ads?
Other comparisons
