Comparison

Catapult EMS vs AVID Event

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Event schedule browsing
  • Detailed session information
  • Personalized itinerary creation
  • Real-time updates and notifications
  • Venue maps
  • Session feedback and ratings
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Catapult EMS4 screens
AVID Event4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and August 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Catapult EMS versus AVID Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCatapult EMSAVID Event
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (12 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiverse Network Associates IncorporatedAVID Center

Customer experience

Catapult EMS

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative58.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%

AVID Event

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Catapult EMS

No in-app purchases

None

AVID Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Catapult EMS free?
Catapult EMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVID Event free?
AVID Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Catapult EMS or AVID Event?
AVID Event is rated higher. Catapult EMS averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while AVID Event averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Catapult EMS or AVID Event have ads?
Neither Catapult EMS nor AVID Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Catapult EMS or AVID Event?
Catapult EMS ships an update every 3 months, and AVID Event every 3 months. Most recently, Catapult EMS was updated on September 10, 2026 and AVID Event on August 28, 2026.

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