RENACAD vs USD 388
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RENACAD
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Introducing the brand new app for RENACAD. 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.
USD 388
Stay informed about district events, customize notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get real-time updates from administration and easily find staff and department contact information.
- Event calendar integration
- Customizable notifications
- Weekly cafeteria menus
- District live feed updates
- Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for USD 388 Ellis. 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: RENACAD at every 5 months against USD 388's every 24 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.
RENACAD ships an update every 5 months, USD 388 every 24 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | RENACAD | USD 388 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 145 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Renaissance Academy Charter School of the Arts | Ellis Unified School Dist 388 |
In-app purchases
RENACAD
No in-app purchases
USD 388
No in-app purchases
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