Comparison

HTRS Titans, NE vs The Commons

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

Head to head
About

HTRS Titans, NE

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Introducing the brand new app for HTRS Titans, NE. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

About

The Commons

This app helps students minimize distractions during school hours by automatically pausing access to non-academic apps. It ensures essential communication and educational tools remain available, promoting better focus and learning without requiring physical phone locks.

Highlights
  • Automatic activation at school
  • Restricts distracting apps
  • Keeps approved apps accessible
  • Automatic deactivation after school
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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The Commons™ – Airplane Mode For Schools Let’s be real phones are amazing. But at School? They can be a total distraction. The Commons helps students stay focused during the school day without giving up their phones. No pouches. No locks. Just fewer distractions. Built with privacy first, The Commons automatically pauses access to distracting apps like social media, games, and other non-academic content during school hours while keeping school-approved, medical, and essential communication apps available. The result? More focus. Better learning. Stronger habits. Features • Automatically activates when you arrive at school • Restricts distracting apps during school hours • Keeps approved educational and essential apps available per your school's phone policy • Automatically turns off when the school day ends Privacy First Your privacy matters. The Commons never accesses your messages, browsing history, photos, social media content, or location history. Learn more about our privacy commitment: the-commons.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

HTRS Titans, NE4 screens
The Commons3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Commons at every 3 weeks against HTRS Titans, NE's every 49 months. The Commons also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

HTRS Titans, NE ships an update every 49 months, The Commons every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HTRS Titans, NE versus The Commons: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHTRS Titans, NEThe Commons
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.3 (364 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—12.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—364 — better
Update frequencyEvery 49 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHumboldt Table Rock SteinauerThe Commons, Inc.

Bugs and requests

HTRS Titans, NE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

The Commons

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • VPN doesn't work properly when traveling
  • Slows down messaging and other apps

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow access to certain apps during school hours
  • Improve VPN functionality when traveling
  • Provide more transparency on data collection and usage

In-app purchases

None

HTRS Titans, NE

No in-app purchases

None

The Commons

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HTRS Titans, NE free?
HTRS Titans, NE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Commons free?
The Commons is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HTRS Titans, NE or The Commons have ads?
Neither HTRS Titans, NE nor The Commons shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HTRS Titans, NE or The Commons?
HTRS Titans, NE ships an update every 49 months, and The Commons every 3 weeks. Most recently, HTRS Titans, NE was updated on November 7, 2026 and The Commons on November 12, 2026.

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