Lewiston vs PurplePing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lewiston
Stay informed about your school district with personalized news, notifications, and a direct line to school information. Access the district directory and customize your feed to see what matters most to you.
- Personalized news feed
- District and school news
- Push notifications
- District directory access
- District tip line
- Customizable interests
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The official Lewiston-Porter CSD app gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools. Get the news and information that you care about and get involved. Anyone Can: -View District and school news -Use the district tip line -Receive notifications from the district and schools -Access the district directory -Display information personalized to your interests Parents and students can: -View and add contact information
PurplePing
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PurplePing is the official safety app of Niagara University. It is the only app that integrates with Niagara University's safety and security systems. Niagara University has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the Niagara University campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. PurplePing features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Niagara University area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Niagara University security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report A Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Niagara University security. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the Niagara University area. - Link to the Facility Services Homepage - Link to the IT Services Homepage - Emergency Procedures: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Student Life: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Niagara University. - Student Wellness links to various student wellness resources. - Counseling Services - Health Services - Title IX and Civil Services - Read and Relax - Links to various Niagara Website resources Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
Lewiston and PurplePing are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Lewiston | PurplePing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Porter Lewiston Central School District | Niagara University |
In-app purchases
Lewiston
No in-app purchases
PurplePing
No in-app purchases









