Lotus vs Ava for Schools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Lotus
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The Lotus Learning application by RKTonline & StudentNest helps children enhance their subject skills in an interactive manner. The content is designed to follow the Common Core State Standards. Mobile app which enhances learning ability of students. Helps parents/teachers identify areas of needs for students by providing detailed reports. Tracks student progress by utilizing βadaptive learningβ methods.
Ava for Schools
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Starring an autistic star mapper, Ava by Social Cipher gives neurodivergent students a safe place to learn and practice valuable social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. As students play the game, they encounter real-life scenarios that encourage them to solve problems, manage their emotions, build relationships, and more. WHY EDUCATORS TRUST AVA BUILT BY A NEURODIVERSE TEAM Led by an autistic founder, Ava was developed by a team of educators, counselors, and neurodivergent advocates, and play tested with neurodivergent youth to ensure it provides a neurodiversity-affirming experience. ALIGNS WITH SEL STANDARDS Each module explores one or more core competencies of the CASEL Framework β self-management, self-awareness, responsible decision-making, relationship skills, and social awareness. FLEXIBLE IMPLEMENTATION Ava can be used in a whole-class, small group, and individual sessions, as part of dedicated SEL instruction time, and even as a cool-down tool to help students regulate their emotions. PERSONALIZED, INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE The dialogue story format empowers students to make choices that reflect their individual thoughts, needs, and perspectives. Their decisions influence what comes next in the game.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ava for Schools at none against Lotus's 1. Ava for Schools also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 36 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Lotus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ava for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lotus ships an update every 36 months, Ava for Schools every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lotus | Ava for Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 36 months | Every 4 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 546 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | rktonline, inc | Social Cipher |
In-app purchases
Lotus
- Lotus - Annual Subscription$19.99
Ava for Schools
No in-app purchases
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