Comparison

MyLakeside vs Data Matters 2026

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

Head to head

MyLakeside

Live beyond the office

Conference

About

MyLakeside

Features

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Discover a work experience beyond the office with the MyLakeside app. • See the latest updates from across our campus • View and sign up to what’s on; from events to webinars, wildlife walks and more. • Book meeting rooms and other services • Browse offers and information for shops, eateries, businesses and more.

About

Data Matters 2026

Features

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As the sector’s vital partner for data, we combine our expertise in data strategy, governance and innovation, to deliver an event that offers a uniquely joined-up view of the challenges and opportunities facing education and research.

Screenshots

MyLakeside4 screens

Data Matters 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Data Matters 2026 at every 8 days against MyLakeside's every 2 months. Data Matters 2026 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyLakeside ships an update every 2 months, Data Matters 2026 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

MyLakeside versus Data Matters 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	MyLakeside	Data Matters 2026
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 months	Every 8 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6	12.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	116 MB	82 MB
Age rating	4+	17+
Developer	Portsmouth City Council	vFairs LLC

In-app purchases

None

MyLakeside

No in-app purchases

None

Data Matters 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyLakeside free?

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

Is Data Matters 2026 free?

Data Matters 2026 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do MyLakeside or Data Matters 2026 have ads?

Neither MyLakeside nor Data Matters 2026 shows ads.

Which is updated more often, MyLakeside or Data Matters 2026?

MyLakeside ships an update every 2 months, and Data Matters 2026 every 8 days. Most recently, MyLakeside was updated on October 22, 2026 and Data Matters 2026 on October 4, 2026.