Comparison

Equity Maps 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

Equity Maps

This app helps educators visualize and analyze student participation in classroom discussions. It provides instant feedback, nurtures reflection, and promotes equitable engagement. Premium features allow for exporting data and detailed student analytics.

Highlights
  • Visualize student interaction
  • Instant feedback and reflection
  • Ignite collaboration
  • Promote equity
  • Detailed analytics
  • Exportable session data
  • Customizable contribution tracking
Features
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• Elevate the voices in the room -- help students to reflect & grow! • Provide Instant Feedback – Nurture Reflection – Ignite Collaboration – Promote Equity • Created by teachers, for teachers, & their students. Ideal for Socratic seminars, Spider Web™ & Harkness® (*) discussions, Literature Circles, Dialogic lesson designs, or anytime students interact. Effortlessly chart & record students’ interactions to graphically illustrate levels & types of participation. Spur deeper reflection with the discussion maps, instant analytics & animated playback at multiple speeds. NEW IN PREMIUM! – Export sessions to other Premium users, send feedback & data through PDFs to individual students or post in your LMS, along with their talk time, Checknotes of types of contributions, the discussion map, & your feedback. PREMIUM FEATURES: • Up to 40 participants w/unlimited seating options • Quick edit features to create, import, & group students w/ Identity Markers • Playback the discussion maps in real-time or fast-forward • Select & listen to any speaker & view notes linked to their participation • Export sessions to other Premium users • Export audio or analytics to post for students or send as PDFs via email or to CSV file to track over time • Track student contributions w/ Checknotes - 17 templates or customize your own • Add Checknotes & comments for students following the discussion • Individual/Group analytics – Include/Exclude participants from the data to see how the dynamics change ------- CONFERENCE WITH YOUR STUDENTS OR TEACHERS: • Debrief w/students individually! Review contributions of any one student in the improved participant analytics: see each time the student spoke & playback what they said, or play from the person who spoke before/after, review notations for that student, participation data, or Checknotes… all on one screen! • Give better feedback! Take notes or write comments during or after the discussion that link directly to the student speaking and share with them immediately after. • Identify Markers: customize the groups w/n your class that you’d like to measure, such as grade level, language level, race, seating area, or anything you’d like to see. ------- REFLECTIVE DATA AT YOUR FINGERTIPS: • Simply tap on the participants’ icons when they speak & Equity Maps will do the rest by visually charting the interactions & calculating levels of participation. • Track the nature of each participants' contributions with Checknotes, choose among the 17 templates or create your own, or take notes during or after the discussion that attach to the speaker for review after. • The “Feedback Frames” provide key statistics for teachers, students or group members: time spoken, times spoken, gender equity, or customize anything you’d like to measure. TEACHERS: • Enhance your Socratic Seminars, Literature Circles, Harkness®(*) discussions, or full classroom discussions • Monitor & assess Common Core Speaking & Listening Standards, ATL, Dialogic lessons, or seminar criteria • Promote student involvement & self-reflection • Perfect for schools with VPP for 50% discount FACILITATORS & GROUP LEADERS: • Encourage deeper reflection of your group’s goals, norms & processes • Give your boss an Equity Check & share how equitable your last meeting was • Critical Friends Group® coaches & facilitators (CFG work) or in PLCs ADMINISTRATORS & INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES: • Provide teachers an “image” of their classroom instruction like they’ve never seen before! • Revitalize reflective practices for teachers, while reducing anxiety of post-observation meetings • Make your classroom observations more meaningful & reflective ------ Equity Maps® is a registered trademark at the USPTO / U.S. Pat. No 10,553,129 *Equity Maps has been developed completely independent of Phillips Exeter Academy & is not affiliated in any way with the academy. Critical Friends Group® is a registered trademark of the National School Reform Faculty (NSRF®)

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!

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: AVID Event at Free against Equity Maps's $9.99. AVID Event also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Equity Maps's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.5). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

AVID Event is free to download; Equity Maps costs $9.99 up front. 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Equity Maps has 66 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 October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Equity Maps versus AVID Event: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEquity MapsAVID Event
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (66 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings66 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.1 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid NelsonAVID Center

Customer experience

Equity Maps

All ratings51 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral5.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

AVID Event

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

In-app purchases

None

Equity Maps

No in-app purchases

None

AVID Event

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Equity Maps free?
Equity Maps costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVID Event free?
AVID Event is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Equity Maps or AVID Event?
AVID Event is rated higher. Equity Maps averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while AVID Event averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Equity Maps or AVID Event have ads?
Neither Equity Maps nor AVID Event shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Equity Maps or AVID Event?
Equity Maps ships an update every 3 months, and AVID Event every 3 months. Most recently, Equity Maps was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVID Event on October 14, 2026.

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