SHA Explore vs North Crossing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SHA Explore
This app provides members with access to exclusive features, including instant student logs, activity requests between students and parents, and account management. Stay updated with SHA news and events, browse products, and contact support.
- Instant student logs
- Activity request system
- Parental approval for events
- Account avatar, PIN, and password updates
- SHA News and Events updates
- Browse SHA products and services
- Direct support contact
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Welcome to the SHA App! Get logged in to access the best features of your SHA Membership. Student logs instantly appear in your MySHA notifications, and the details of your Student's stay are available directly from their Chaperone. Students planning activities and events can request permission directly from their Parents, and are notified when their Parents approve. You can update your account avatar, PIN, and password, and get SHA News and Events as they happen. You'll also be able to browse all SHA products and services, and reach out to Support.
North Crossing
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Welcome to elevated living in the palm of your hand! This new, cutting-edge platform provides North Crossing residents with high-tech convenience at the touch of their fingertips. Download the app to: • Access the payment portal • Submit maintenance requests 24/7 and receive status updates • Receive important updates & communication from the community manager • Meet your neighbors through resident interest groups • Participate in our hotel style concierge services program • Reserve amenity spaces within the property • Sign up for building events & fitness classes • Get rewards and discounts to local stores & restaurants • Manage your visitors and send virtual keys • Access all of your digital keys from a single device
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: North Crossing at none against SHA Explore's shown. On price, update cadence, 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.
SHA Explore ships an update every 6 months, North Crossing every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SHA Explore | North Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 193 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Student Health Advocates, LLC | Elevated Lifestyles Inc |
In-app purchases
SHA Explore
No in-app purchases
North Crossing
No in-app purchases
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