# M vs AASA NCE

The clearest difference is ads: M at none against AASA NCE's shown. AASA NCE's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

M ships an update every 3 months, AASA NCE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | AASA NCE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Size | 67 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Magnet Schools of America, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1372990239) | [American Association of School Administrators, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/959559880) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-events/id6443741594)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AASA NCE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aasa-nce/id6444338941)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AASA NCE free?

AASA NCE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do M or AASA NCE have ads?

AASA NCE shows ads; M does not.

### Which is updated more often, M or AASA NCE?

M ships an update every 3 months, and AASA NCE every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on October 30, 2026 and AASA NCE on October 27, 2026.

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