ZAP Showcase vs LASAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ZAP Showcase
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This app showcases the Larry Sautter Awards that are given out as IT innovation awards across the University of California. It features the winners from the last year, but also shares the history of the award and the previous award winners. Each year at the system wide technology conference, a new set of awards are given out and celebrated. In addition, there is some basic background information about the award under a Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ) button and also some information on how to apply for an award. Finally there is the ability for the app to receive push messages, regarding the award announcements.
LASAR
This app allows students, parents, and the public to anonymously report incidents occurring within the Los Angeles Unified School District. It is operated by the Los Angeles School Police Department to enhance safety and communication.
- Anonymous incident reporting
- For students, parents, and public
- Covers LAUSD schools
- Operated by LA School Police
- Enhances school safety
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Los Angeles Schools Anonymous Reporting (LASAR) application for students, parents and public to report incidents in and around Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The application is governed by LAUSD and operated by Los Angeles School Police Department.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ZAP Showcase at 11.0 against LASAR's 15.1. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ZAP Showcase ships an update every 5 months, LASAR every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ZAP Showcase | LASAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.9 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University of California, Los Angeles | LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
In-app purchases
ZAP Showcase
No in-app purchases
LASAR
No in-app purchases
