# My PHSS vs STEAR

My PHSS and STEAR are too close to call on the numbers: across 7 compared parameters — price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | My PHSS | STEAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [School District No. 46](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460689913) | [Canadian Center For Women's Empowerment ( Ccfwe)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700190972) |

## What reviewers say

### My PHSS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-phss/id1189629664)

This official school app provides students, parents, and staff with timely updates on school events, closures, and important news. Access calendars, school resources, and contact information easily. Share events and integrate them into your personal calendar.

**Highlights:** Subscribe to teacher and school updates, Up-to-date event calendars, Push notifications for news and closures, Direct contact options (email, phone), Share school events, Export events to personal calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### STEAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stear/id6455888597)

This app provides information and tools for individuals experiencing economic abuse. It includes a screening questionnaire, safety planning tips, and resources for economic empowerment. A discreet lock feature is included for user safety.

**Highlights:** Economic abuse information, Screening questionnaire, Safety planning tips, Economic empowerment resources, Discreet lock feature, No personal data storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My PHSS free?

My PHSS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is STEAR free?

STEAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do My PHSS or STEAR have ads?

Neither My PHSS nor STEAR shows ads.

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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.*