BST Group vs School24 Online Ordering
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BST Group
This app streamlines purchasing for tools and consumables in industries like construction and engineering. It features a QR scanner for easy ordering, tiered access for control, and a favorites list for quick reordering.
- QR code scanning for ordering
- Tiered user access controls
- Quick reordering via favorites list
- Access to full online catalog
- Tools and consumables purchasing
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In the construction, metal & aluminium fabrication, engineering, rail, construction or joinery industries? Need a speedy, safe and convenient purchasing app for tools and consumables? BST Group has an App for that! Inbuilt Scanner Use your phone to order from our convenient QR Scanning system. It’s simple and provides less chance of human error. Tiered Access You are in full control of who has ordering, reviewing and purchasing privileges. Reordering is a Breeze Reorder quickly and easily through your Favourites list. Everything at Your Fingertips Gain access to our full online catalogue. Thousands of tools and consumables are all just a click away.
School24 Online Ordering
This app simplifies school-related purchases for parents and students. Order lunches, uniforms, and event tickets, manage school funds, and even sign up for volunteer shifts. It consolidates all school ordering needs into one convenient platform.
- Order school lunches and customize meals
- Purchase school uniforms
- Buy tickets for school events and fundraisers
- Manage child's spending limits
- Sign up for volunteer shifts
- Receive school announcements
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School24 makes online ordering fun for students and effortless for parents. As Australia’s original school ordering platform, School24 has been trusted by thousands of families since 2006. From lunches and uniforms to events and fundraisers — it’s everything you need, all in one app. ORDER LUNCHES WITH EASE * Browse your school’s canteen or tuckshop menu * Customise meals and place orders in just a few taps * Order for today or schedule ahead * No more paper forms or forgotten lunch money DITCH THE POCKET MONEY * Let your child make purchases using your School24 account balance * Set daily spend limits per child * Restrict specific products for added control and peace of mind SHOP SCHOOL UNIFORMS * Check sizes and availability * Order uniforms anytime * Collect them when it suits you * Quick, easy, and stress-free BOOK EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS * Buy tickets instantly for school discos, raffles, and other events * Support fundraisers easily * Never miss an important event VOLUNTEER WITH EASE * Sign up for canteen/tuckshop shifts or school events * Manage your volunteer roster directly in the app STAY IN THE LOOP * Receive school announcements, updates, and reminders * Everything in one convenient place
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BST Group at 4.0 against School24 Online Ordering's 1.0. BST Group also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). School24 Online Ordering's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, 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.
BST Group holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
BST Group ships an update monthly, School24 Online Ordering weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BST Group | School24 Online Ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 33.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BST Group | School 24 |
Customer experience
BST Group
School24 Online Ordering
In-app purchases
BST Group
No in-app purchases
School24 Online Ordering
No in-app purchases
