Comparison

Simbli vs AASB

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

Head to head
About

Simbli

Access and manage meeting agendas, take notes, and search for information. This app extends a web application for paperless meeting management, allowing users to create agendas, set permissions, and record minutes. Public users can access publicly posted agendas.

Highlights
  • Access meeting agendas
  • Take notes
  • Search agenda materials
  • Favorite system sites/meeting types
  • Align agenda items to goals
  • Create and manage meeting agendas (web)
  • Record meeting minutes (web)
Features
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Key Features - Access to public or internal meeting agenda materials depending upon user permissions - Note-taking for those with "sticky notes" permissions - Simple search tool to quickly find information contained in current or prior meeting agendas - Ability to flag specific system sites or meeting types as favorites" for quicker access - Alignment of agenda items to goals in strategic plan The iPad app is an extension of Simbli's paperless meeting management web application. Use the web application to: - Create and Manage Meeting Agendas - Create and Manage Multiple Meeting Types – manage all meetings in one, convenient location. - Perform Advanced Search – Search for meetings and quickly sort by meeting type, date, and more. - Set Roles and Permissions – Streamline meeting preparation and approval through user roles and permissions. - Record Meeting Minutes – Create and deliver meeting minutes and record votes. - Safety and Security – Create public or private meetings and limit item visibility by role. Development and administration of meeting agendas requires a subscription to the Simbli Meetings module. Advantages for Board Members, Staff, and Public The board members, and staff will be able to access meeting agendas with their iPads and record notes prior to or during meetings. The public will also be able to access publicly posted meeting agendas via either the free iPad app or via a traditional computer web browser.

About

AASB

This app connects users to education policy alerts, training registration, and legislative advocacy contacts. It provides resources and tools for leaders in education governance, keeping them informed about the latest news and events.

Highlights
  • Education policy alerts
  • Training and event registration
  • Legislative advocacy contacts
  • Board of Directors, Staff, and Member information
  • Conference news and materials
  • Push notifications
Features
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The Alabama Association of School Boards represents all of the state’s public local school boards. The association’s mission is to develop excellent school board leaders through quality training, advocacy and services. The official AASB app is your connection to education policy alerts, registration for AASB training and events, and key contacts for legislative advocacy. Join Alabama’s army of public education advocates. Get the quality training, tools and resources you need to excel as a leader in education governance. Register for conferences and school board training. Stay on top of the latest education news and information. Stay in touch with YOUR AASB. Key features of the AASB app include: Information about our Board of Directors, Staff and Members Upcoming Events Conference News and Materials Social Media Engagement Advocacy Alerts Push Notifications

Screenshots

AASB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AASB at 5.0 against Simbli's 2.8. AASB also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AASB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Simbli versus AASB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimbliAASB
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)5.0 (14 ratings) — better
Number of ratings514 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopereBOARDsolutions, Inc.Alabama Association of School Boards (inc)

Customer experience

Simbli

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

AASB

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Simbli

No in-app purchases

None

AASB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simbli free?
Simbli is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AASB free?
AASB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simbli or AASB?
AASB is rated higher. Simbli averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while AASB averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.
Do Simbli or AASB have ads?
Neither Simbli nor AASB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simbli or AASB?
Simbli ships an update every 3 months, and AASB every 3 months. Most recently, Simbli was updated on September 20, 2026 and AASB on September 8, 2026.

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