Palos SD 118 vs DMESC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Palos SD 118
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The Palos SD 118 app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The Palos SD 118 app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources
DMESC
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Introducing the brand new app for DMESC. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Palos SD 118 at every 5 weeks against DMESC's every 4 months. Palos SD 118 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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.
Palos SD 118 ships an update every 5 weeks, DMESC every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Palos SD 118 | DMESC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PALOS COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 118 | DeQueen Mena Education Service Cooperative |
In-app purchases
Palos SD 118
No in-app purchases
DMESC
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Palos SD 118 free?
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Do Palos SD 118 or DMESC have ads?
Which is updated more often, Palos SD 118 or DMESC?
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