SSCAL vs AVID Event
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SSCAL
This app serves as a business, financial, management, and advocacy resource for educational agencies in California. It provides a focused array of services built on over four decades of leadership and expertise in public education.
- Business resource for educational agencies
- Financial management tools
- Advocacy services
- Expertise in public education
- Long-standing leadership and continuity
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School Services of California Inc. (SSC) was founded in 1975 by Ken Hall, former Deputy Director of the Department of Finance during the Reagan administration. It has since evolved into the premier business, financial, management, and advocacy resource for educational agencies in California. From 1999 to 2014, our company was led by Ron Bennett. John Gray assumed the role of President in 2015. More than four decades of leadership by only three long-serving leaders has given the company and its employees the continuity necessary to provide a finely focused array of services to public education in California.
AVID Event
This event companion app helps users navigate conferences by providing schedules, session details, and venue maps. Users can personalize their itinerary, receive real-time updates, and provide feedback on sessions.
- Event schedule browsing
- Detailed session information
- Personalized itinerary creation
- Real-time updates and notifications
- Venue maps
- Session feedback and ratings
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Welcome to AVID Event, your companion for navigating and engaging during AVID events. Key Features: Event Schedule at Your Fingertips: Browse through the comprehensive event schedule with just a few taps. Find out what's happening, where, and when. Detailed Session Information: Delve into detailed descriptions of each session. Learn about speakers, topics, timings, and more to make informed choices about what to attend. Personalized Scheduling: Create a personalized event itinerary by favoriting sessions. Keep track of your must-see events and manage your time effectively. Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time updates and notifications. Be the first to know about any schedule changes, announcements, or important reminders. Maps: Navigate the event venue with ease using our provided maps. Find locations for sessions, food, restrooms, and other amenities. Feedback and Ratings: Share your experience and provide feedback on sessions you attend. Your input helps improve future events. Download AVID Event now and make the most of your event experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: SSCAL at 31 against AVID Event's 1. On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SSCAL against 5.0 for AVID Event. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SSCAL has 31 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SSCAL ships an update every 4 months, AVID Event every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SSCAL | AVID Event |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (31 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 158 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | School Services of California | AVID Center |
Customer experience
SSCAL
AVID Event
In-app purchases
SSCAL
No in-app purchases
AVID Event
No in-app purchases
