Odyssey State vs A Better Way
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Odyssey State
Stay informed about your local Odyssey of the Mind association's activities. This free app helps team members, volunteers, and supporters track trainings, events, and tournaments.
- Local association connection
- Event tracking
- Training updates
- Tournament information
- Volunteer support
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Stay connected to your local Odyssey of the Mind association with this free app! Useful for team members, volunteers, relatives, and supporters. Be organized and up-to-date with trainings, events, tournaments, and more. This is in addition to the OMER’s World app used solely for the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
A Better Way
This platform streamlines operations by clarifying processes and tasks. It automates repetitive work, integrates with existing tools, and aligns teams towards common goals. Gain real-time insights and make informed decisions for sustainable growth.
- Automated efficiency with intelligent workflows
- Seamless integration with existing tools
- Team alignment through coordinated task management
- Informed decision-making with built-in guidance
- Real-time insights and actionable intelligence
- Streamlined operations and improved communication
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Software that delivers efficiency, transparency, and consistency. Our platform streamlines operations by clarifying the what, why, how and when of every process and task. Automated Efficiency Intelligent workflows handle repetitive tasks automatically, freeing your team to focus on strategic work that drives real results Seamless Integration Connect with your existing tools and systems without disruption, creating a unified workspace that enhances rather than replaces Team Alignment Align your entire team toward common goals through smart, coordinated task management and collaboration Informed Decisions Built-in guidance and educational content help your organization make informed, strategic decisions Real-time Insights Get instant visibility into progress, bottlenecks, and opportunities with dashboards that turn complex data into actionable intelligence Forward Movement We streamline operations and improve communication across your organization, driving efficiency and sustainable growth
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Odyssey State at 8.0 against A Better Way's 16.4. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Odyssey State against 5.0 for A Better Way. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively.
Odyssey State ships an update every 10 days, A Better Way fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Odyssey State | A Better Way |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Creative Competitions, Inc. | A Better Way Athletics, LLC |
Customer experience
Odyssey State
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In-app purchases
Odyssey State
No in-app purchases
A Better Way
No in-app purchases
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