SmartFind Express vs CPCO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartFind Express
This mobile application is designed for substitute teachers. It provides a convenient platform for managing substitute assignments and related tasks.
- Substitute assignment management
- Mobile platform for educators
- Streamlined substitute tasks
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This is the SmartFind Express Mobile App for substitutes.
CPCO
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CPCO is the professional association for Principals and Vice-Principals in Ontario’s publicly-funded Catholic school system. CPCO also offers services to individuals from other organizations, provinces and countries around the world such as: • LTD (Ontario) • Newsletters • Professional magazine (Principal Connections) • Professional Learning opportunities • Access to on-line forums and e-learning • Access to CPCO’s Annual Conference Connect with CPCO’s community and stay informed and engaged by discovering the depth of your membership with a mobile solution tailored specifically for your needs.Features include: • Users Tab: Find a list of CPCO members for easy communication. • Direct and Group Chat: Message members without ever leaving the app. • Forums: Create group discussions by posting questions or topics for the CPCO community. • Newsfeed: Stay up to date with curated content. • Resource Library: Search our database for helpful articles and guides. • Events Tab: Find a list of upcoming events, registration, and schedules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartFind Express at every 4 weeks against CPCO's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartFind Express ships an update every 4 weeks, CPCO every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartFind Express | CPCO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | PowerSchool Group LLC | Catholic Principals' Council of Ontario, The |
Bugs and requests
SmartFind Express
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login process frequently fails
- Job listings not updating in real-time
- Issues with checking in/out of assignments
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to sort/filter by date range
- Integrate with calendar apps for better scheduling
- Provide more detailed job information (grade level, subject, etc.)
- Improve reliability and stability of the app
CPCO
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SmartFind Express
No in-app purchases
CPCO
No in-app purchases
