IL Connect vs Annie E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IL Connect
Access resources, news, and community events tailored for foster youth. Connect with support staff through secure messaging and store important documents in a digital lockbox.
- Foster youth resources
- Latest news and content
- Community event listings
- Secure messaging with support
- Digital document lockbox
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Explore resources, news, and events for foster youth through the IL Connect mobile app! Resources: Access resources for youth, workers, and caregivers, including information related to policies, opportunities, and benefits for foster youth. News: Check out the latest news and curated content. Events: Stay plugged in to upcoming events in the community. Messaging: Message with IL Team Members for support and information. Lockbox: Securely store, retrieve, and share important documents in the app (e.g., birth certificate, insurance card, Social Security card, etc.).
Annie E
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The Annie E. Casey Foundation sponsors events for leaders, practitioners, young people and funders involved in building a brighter future for kids, youth and families. The Annie E-vent app allows Casey to bring these partners together to connect and learn before, during and after its events. To get the most out of your meeting or event, download this free app today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IL Connect at every 5 weeks against Annie E's every 16 months. IL Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IL Connect ships an update every 5 weeks, Annie E every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IL Connect | Annie E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Children's Aid Society of Alabama | The Annie E Casey Foundation Inc |
In-app purchases
IL Connect
No in-app purchases
Annie E
No in-app purchases
