Comparison

Lotus vs Ava for Schools

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

Head to head
About

Lotus

Features
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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 β€œadaptive learning” methods.

About

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 – 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.

Screenshots

Lotus4 screens
Ava for Schools4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Lotus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ava for Schools asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Lotus versus Ava for Schools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLotusAva for Schools
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 36 monthsEvery 4 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size46 MB546 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developerrktonline, incSocial Cipher

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Lotus

One-time1
  • Lotus - Annual Subscription$19.99
None

Ava for Schools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lotus free?
Lotus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ava for Schools free?
Ava for Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lotus or Ava for Schools have ads?
Neither Lotus nor Ava for Schools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lotus or Ava for Schools?
Lotus ships an update every 36 months, and Ava for Schools every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lotus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Ava for Schools on October 28, 2026.

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