Crab Orchard CUSD #3 vs Springfield Central
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Crab Orchard CUSD #3
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Introducing the brand new app for Crab Orchard CUSD #3. 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.
Springfield Central
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The Springfield Central app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The Springfield Central app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Springfield Central at monthly against Crab Orchard CUSD #3's every 5 months. Springfield Central also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 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.
Crab Orchard CUSD #3 ships an update every 5 months, Springfield Central monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Crab Orchard CUSD #3 | Springfield Central |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Crab Orchard Community Unit School District #3 | Springfield Public Schools |
In-app purchases
Crab Orchard CUSD #3
No in-app purchases
Springfield Central
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Crab Orchard CUSD #3 free?
Is Springfield Central free?
Do Crab Orchard CUSD #3 or Springfield Central have ads?
Which is updated more often, Crab Orchard CUSD #3 or Springfield Central?
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