Comparison

Paloma ESD #94 vs UCA Thunder

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

Head to head
About

Paloma ESD #94

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Introducing the brand new app for Paloma ESD #94. 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.

About

UCA Thunder

Stay informed about school events, receive personalized notifications for your student's organization, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get district updates and easily find staff and department contact information.

Highlights
  • Event calendar integration
  • Customizable notifications
  • Weekly cafeteria menus
  • Live district updates
  • Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for UCA Thunder. 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.

Screenshots

Paloma ESD #944 screens
UCA Thunder4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paloma ESD #94 and UCA Thunder are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Paloma ESD #94 ships an update every 4 months, UCA Thunder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Paloma ESD #94 versus UCA Thunder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaloma ESD #94UCA Thunder
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaloma Elementary School DistrictUnited Christian Academy

In-app purchases

None

Paloma ESD #94

No in-app purchases

None

UCA Thunder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paloma ESD #94 free?
Paloma ESD #94 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UCA Thunder free?
UCA Thunder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paloma ESD #94 or UCA Thunder have ads?
Neither Paloma ESD #94 nor UCA Thunder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Paloma ESD #94 or UCA Thunder?
Paloma ESD #94 ships an update every 4 months, and UCA Thunder every 2 months. Most recently, Paloma ESD #94 was updated on October 30, 2026 and UCA Thunder on November 3, 2026.

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