Comparison

NPHS Connect vs STAR Research

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

NPHS Connect

Events, News, Contacts & More

About

NPHS Connect

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The NPHS Connect App is your go-to for connecting parents and guardians with real-time announcements, staying current with important events, catching up on news, contacting our staff and finding your way to our multiple locations.

About

STAR Research

Features

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The STAR Research app is a tool used to provide 14-day attention regulation training programs. The audio-guided lessons allow participants to train their attention and reduce stress.

Screenshots

NPHS Connect4 screens

STAR Research4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STAR Research at every 2 months against NPHS Connect's every 31 months. STAR Research also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NPHS Connect ships an update every 31 months, STAR Research every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

NPHS Connect versus STAR Research: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	NPHS Connect	STAR Research
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 31 months	Every 2 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	15.0	13.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	24 MB	26 MB
Age rating	12+	4+
Developer	NORTHERN PANHANDLE HEADSTART, INC.	David Creswell

In-app purchases

None

NPHS Connect

No in-app purchases

None

STAR Research

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NPHS Connect free?

NPHS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is STAR Research free?

STAR Research is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do NPHS Connect or STAR Research have ads?

Neither NPHS Connect nor STAR Research shows ads.

Which is updated more often, NPHS Connect or STAR Research?

NPHS Connect ships an update every 31 months, and STAR Research every 2 months. Most recently, NPHS Connect was updated on November 7, 2026 and STAR Research on November 3, 2026.