# Eventsential vs SOTO+ (Student Observations)

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eventsential | SOTO+ (Student Observations) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventsential/id611542815/reviews)** | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soto-plus-student-observations/id1473544017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 79 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Results Direct](https://appshunter.io/developer/351907420) | [Jack Calo](https://appshunter.io/developer/428809611) |

## What reviewers say

### Eventsential

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eventsential/id611542815)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SOTO+ (Student Observations)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soto-plus-student-observations/id1473544017)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription to SOTO+ | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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