Comparison

Eventsential vs SOTO+ (Student Observations)

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

Head to head
About

Eventsential

Enhance your event experience with this comprehensive mobile application. Access schedules, connect with attendees, and manage event details before, during, and after the event. Features include interactive maps, note-taking, and personalized agendas.

Highlights
  • Personalized dashboard with schedule and reminders
  • Interactive maps and floor plans
  • Attendee directory and messaging
  • Session and exhibitor note-taking
  • Event timeline for idea sharing
  • Push notifications for updates
Features
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Eventsential is the official mobile app for your events. Before, during, and after the event, you’ll have exclusive access to everything you need to amplify your event experience. Eventsential supports syncing across multiple devices, so you can view your selections across your smartphone and tablet. The best way to experience Eventsential is to jump in and explore: • Dashboard — See your schedule/agenda, reminders and event updates • Timeline — View and swap ideas, photos and lessons learned • Schedule/Agenda — Search sessions and speakers, create your own itinerary, download handouts, take notes, and make appointments • Directory — Create your profile and search for and message other attendees/delegates • Exhibitors/Sponsors — Search, filter, mark companies to visit, contact and take notes • Maps — View floorplans, exhibit hall maps and city maps • Notebook — Take session and exhibitor/sponsor notes and export to share or reference later • Notifications — Receive important event announcements and updates • Twitter — Engage with others by viewing and posting to the event stream • Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more Custom Menu Items — Access destination information, complete surveys, and more For app administrators, Eventsential provides: • Branding — Manage your app logos/icons, colors, features, and menu text to meet your specific needs • Backoffice Portal — Manage all app branding and content through a responsive web portal complete with “how to” tutorials and marketing resources • Revenue Generation — Leverage paid ad banners, push notifications, and beacon opportunities to pay for your app and generate revenue

About

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

This app is a data collection tool designed for observing student classroom behavior. It offers two methods for tracking on-task and off-task actions, generating visual reports with statistics and charts for easy communication with parents and teachers.

Highlights
  • Momentary Time Sample data collection
  • Partial Interval Recording for off-task behaviors
  • Generate percentage statistics and charts
  • Email interpretive narrative reports
  • Track up to six user-defined off-task behaviors
  • Quickly start new observations
Features
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SOTO+ is the second version of the original Student On-Task Observation app. It is a data collection tool for observing student classroom behavior with peer comparison. SOTO+ will save you time and effort, providing accurate data collection and reporting. ** DATA COLLECTION PROCESS ** SOTO+ provides two methods of data collection. 1. Momentary Time Sample is used to estimate student's on-task behavior in direct comparison with his or her peers. The first 3 seconds of the interval are designed to identify whether or not a student is on-task. After this 3-second window, if a selection has not been made, the program will default to off-task, and this section is disabled for the remainder of the interval. 2. Partial Interval Recording is utilized to observe and estimate the occurrence of certain off-task behaviors during specific time periods. Identifying these demonstrated behaviors may contribute to developing effective interventions. ** REPORTING ** After performing an observation session, you can quickly generate a report, which calculates percentage statistics from your data, as well as chart images that help effectively communicate your data visually. Having graphs and charts are worth a thousand words. Easily show parents and teachers their student’s time on-task compared to their peers. While reviewing this report in the Reports section, you can generate an email that formats the observation results into an interpretive, narrative report, including chart images. ** SOTO+ FEATURES ** • Quickly start a new observation with a new or existing student • Conduct multiple observations for a single student • Track and configure up to six (6) user-defined off-task behaviors to observe ** POTENTIAL FUTURE ENHANCEMENTS ** • User-defined Interval Length (intervals are currently set to 15 seconds) • Export of raw observation data • Notes taken during an observation • Cloud back-up of observation data • Data comparison report for a student with multiple observations ** IN-APP SUBSCRIPTION PURCHASE ** SOTO+ currently only offers a 1-year annual subscription: • SOTO+ Yearly Subscription: $37.99 (USD) per year with a four (4) week free trial A subscription provides full, unlimited access to all SOTO+ app features and ongoing support and development of new capabilities and enhancements for a four (4) week free trial, after which you will be charged the full subscription price. These prices apply to United States residents. Prices may vary in other countries respecting your local currency exchange rate. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account. At the end of the term, unless auto-renewable subscriptions are disabled, your subscription will automatically renew in your iTunes account. You will be charged for the regular price of your subscription within 24 hours prior to the end of the current term. You can turn off automatic renewal in your iTunes account settings at any time, but you must do so at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. Refunds will not be provided for the unused portion of any term. To view the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, visit: https://www.grillandcode.com/soto

Screenshots

Eventsential3 screens
SOTO+ (Student Observations)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eventsential at 80% against SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s 0%. Eventsential also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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. SOTO+ (Student Observations) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Eventsential asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eventsential holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eventsential has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Eventsential's written reviews are positive against 0% of SOTO+ (Student Observations)'s.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Eventsential versus SOTO+ (Student Observations): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEventsentialSOTO+ (Student Observations)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (25 ratings) — better2.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings25 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperResults DirectJack Calo

Customer experience

Eventsential

All ratings24 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Eventsential

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SOTO+ (Student Observations)

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription to SOTO+1 Month trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Eventsential free?
Eventsential is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SOTO+ (Student Observations) free?
SOTO+ (Student Observations) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eventsential or SOTO+ (Student Observations)?
Eventsential is rated higher. Eventsential averages 3.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while SOTO+ (Student Observations) averages 2.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Eventsential or SOTO+ (Student Observations) have ads?
Neither Eventsential nor SOTO+ (Student Observations) shows ads.

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