Comparison

OpenApply vs TES AOS

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

Head to head
About

OpenApply

This app allows parents to manage school applications, track progress, and receive important updates. Parents can easily submit required documents, pay fees online, and view their applicant checklist. It also provides a schedule of upcoming school events.

Highlights
  • Track application progress
  • Submit required documentation
  • Receive notifications
  • Pay admissions fees online
  • Review applicant checklist
  • View upcoming school events
Features
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Originally built for international schools, OpenApply helps parents quickly and easily submit the required documentation while tracking their application progress through every stage of the admissions process. This app is exclusively for parents interacting with OpenApply schools. It gives you the ability to: • Receive Notifications Don't want to miss any messages, notices or updates? Get notified as your application progresses and have all the updated information organised in your profile. • Pay Fees Easily Online You can pay admissions fees quickly and easily through the app, with a number of payment options, and see your payment history. • Review Your Applicant Checklist Check your incomplete items on the Checklist and have more clarity on the steps required to successfully apply to the school. Each student has their own checklist which includes the latest status of the submitted documentation. • See Upcoming Events Don't forget any important events! The schedule lists all events such as tours and open days, so that they are clear at a glance.

About

TES AOS

Features
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The "TES AOS" app is the ultimate tool for TES parents to stay informed about their children’s billing, meals, transportation, and activities. With its intuitive smart platform, it brings together diverse information, delivers instant updates, and sends timely push notifications—helping you stay engaged and responsible as a parent. Key Features: Bill Inquiry – View and download tuition and miscellaneous fee bills. Multiple payment options are available, including credit cards and bank transfers. After payment, you can upload the receipt, check account status, and download official payment confirmation. Online Meal Ordering – Place, modify, and pay for meal orders anytime. Meal Fee Inquiry – Access real-time balances and transaction details. Transportation Inquiry – Track the real-time GPS location of school buses and receive ride-related notifications and reminders.

Screenshots

OpenApply4 screens
TES AOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TES AOS at fortnightly against OpenApply's every 2 months. 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

OpenApply ships an update every 2 months, TES AOS fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
OpenApply versus TES AOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenApplyTES AOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFaria Education LimitedPHM BUSINESS SOFTWARE CORP.

In-app purchases

None

OpenApply

No in-app purchases

None

TES AOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenApply free?
OpenApply is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TES AOS free?
TES AOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenApply or TES AOS have ads?
Neither OpenApply nor TES AOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenApply or TES AOS?
OpenApply ships an update every 2 months, and TES AOS fortnightly. Most recently, OpenApply was updated on October 12, 2026 and TES AOS on October 1, 2026.

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