Beam School vs UPB Digital
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beam School
This app streamlines communication between parents and students, facilitating timely information sharing. It offers features like segmented notifications, news updates, circular distribution, and an integrated school calendar.
- Segmented notifications
- News updates
- Digital circulars
- School agenda
- Social media integration
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Una mejor manera de comunicarse con padres de familia y estudiantes. Facilita la comunicación y la entrega de información de manera oportuna. Funcionalidades: Notificaciones: envía notificaciones segmentadas con recordatorios, eventos o mensajes de interés general a los padres de familia. Noticias: publica noticias por un tiempo determinado para dar a conocer a las familias todos los acontecimientos importantes de la comunidad educativa. Circulares: entrega información relevante sobre los procesos internos del colegio con mayor efectividad, ayudando al medio ambiente y ahorrando en costos de impresión y envío. Agenda Escolar: publica información sobre la agenda escolar y actividades del año para que los padres de familia agenden las actividades que les interesan y confirmen su participación. Redes Sociales: los estudiantes y las familias podrán visualizar desde el app el contenido publicado en las redes sociales del colegio sin dejar la aplicación.
UPB Digital
This mobile platform enhances the university experience by providing easy access to news, general information, and benefits. Stay updated on campus happenings and discover new opportunities with just a tap.
- Campus news and updates
- General university information
- Access to student benefits
- Real-time notifications
- Easy navigation
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Presentamos UPB Digital, una plataforma móvil que enriquece la experiencia educativa para toda la comunidad universitaria Disfruta día a día y en cualquier momento de novedades, información general, beneficios, noticias y mucho a un solo toque. No te pierdas de nada de lo que pasa en la U. Descárgala ahora y lleva tu experiencia al siguiente nivel con UPB Digital.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Beam School at 4.8 against UPB Digital's 3.5. Beam School also leads on ratings volume (166 vs 2). 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.
Beam School holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beam School has 166 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Beam School ships an update monthly, UPB Digital every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beam School | UPB Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (166 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 24.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 166 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beam Education Solutions | Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana |
Customer experience
Beam School
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In-app purchases
Beam School
No in-app purchases
UPB Digital
No in-app purchases
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