Catapult EMS vs AVID Event
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Catapult EMS
Stay informed during emergencies with audible alerts that bypass silent mode. This app provides quick access to emergency procedures, allows for secure login via biometrics, and integrates with a comprehensive emergency management system for organizations.
- Audible emergency alerts on silent mode
- Quick home screen access
- Touch/Face ID login
- Location and status gathering
- One-on-one emergency conversations
- Alert districts, police, and fire
- View emergency procedures
- Anonymous threat reporting
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Never miss another emergency alert: The CatapultEMS app plays audible emergency alerts even when your phone is on silent. It works with WiFi or cell data. Quick and easy: Add the icon to your home screen so you have quick access in an emergency. No more passwords: Set up touch or face id, so you don’t have to worry about usernames, passwords and extra button presses. --- This app works with CatapultEMS, a complete emergency management system for organizations and schools. Staff and student safety is our prime concern. Use CatapultEMS to • Gather locations of students, staff, and their statuses in an emergency. • Have one-on-one emergency conversations. • Alert districts, police, and fire. • View up-to-date emergency procedures. • Receive anonymous reports of threats. If your organization does not use CatapultEMS, contact sales@catapultems.com for a quote.
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.
- Event schedule browsing
- Detailed session information
- Personalized itinerary creation
- Real-time updates and notifications
- Venue maps
- Session feedback and ratings
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AVID Event at 5.0 against Catapult EMS's 2.6. Catapult EMS's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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.
AVID Event holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Catapult EMS has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Catapult EMS | AVID Event |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diverse Network Associates Incorporated | AVID Center |
Customer experience
Catapult EMS
AVID Event
In-app purchases
Catapult EMS
No in-app purchases
AVID Event
No in-app purchases









