MantisEDU vs Lancaster Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MantisEDU
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The MantisEDU sensors provide a versatile and extensive collection of probes and accessories to collect, store, and display experiment data, whether as part of a curriculum or DIY project.
Lancaster Connect
Discover local events and happenings in Lancaster with this app. It provides a centralized platform for community information.
- Discover local events
- Community information
- Centralized platform
- Easy to use
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Wondering how to quickly and easily find out what's going on around Lancaster? Look no further than Lancaster Connect.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MantisEDU at every 2 months against Lancaster Connect's every 6 months. MantisEDU also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). 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.
MantisEDU ships an update every 2 months, Lancaster Connect every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MantisEDU | Lancaster Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 280 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hip Science, LLC | GOGov, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MantisEDU
No in-app purchases
Lancaster Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MantisEDU free?
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Do MantisEDU or Lancaster Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, MantisEDU or Lancaster Connect?
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