Appalachia IU 8 vs Cahokia 187
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Appalachia IU 8
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Introducing the brand new app for Appalachia IU 8. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
Cahokia 187
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Introducing the brand new app for Cahokia 187. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Cahokia 187 at every 3 months against Appalachia IU 8's every 9 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.
Appalachia IU 8 ships an update every 9 months, Cahokia 187 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Appalachia IU 8 | Cahokia 187 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 148 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 | Cahokia Unit School District 187 |
In-app purchases
Appalachia IU 8
No in-app purchases
Cahokia 187
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Appalachia IU 8 free?
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Do Appalachia IU 8 or Cahokia 187 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Appalachia IU 8 or Cahokia 187?
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