Comparison

My Benson vs St. David Schools

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

Head to head
About

My Benson

Access city services, information, and local events with ease. Stay informed about government activities, report issues, and participate in polls. Receive important notifications and alerts for community announcements and emergencies.

Highlights
  • City services access
  • Local information hub
  • Event calendar
  • Issue reporting
  • Community polls and surveys
  • Emergency notifications
Features
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With the My Benson app, city services, information and city events are all just a few taps away. The City of Benson is now utilizing its My Benson mobile app to keep you informed. Find out when the next City Council meeting is. Share your voice by taking polls/surveys, report resident issues and learn about all things related to local government. ‌ With the robust dashboard, you can stay informed about City events and activities. You’ll be up-to-date with all the information for the 4th of July, such as what time the parade begins. You can see important notifications for the Lantern Festival and even learn how to light a lantern safely. ‌ The My Benson app will also be used to keep the community informed about announcements, emergencies, and more through notifications and alerts. ‌ Engage with your City like never before by downloading My Benson today!!!

About

St. David Schools

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Introducing the brand new app for St. David Schools. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

My Benson4 screens
St. David Schools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: St. David Schools at none against My Benson's shown. My Benson's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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

My Benson ships an update every 3 weeks, St. David Schools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
My Benson versus St. David Schools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy BensonSt. David Schools
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMESH APP LLCSt. David Unified School District #21

In-app purchases

None

My Benson

No in-app purchases

None

St. David Schools

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is My Benson free?
My Benson is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is St. David Schools free?
St. David Schools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do My Benson or St. David Schools have ads?
My Benson shows ads; St. David Schools does not.
Which is updated more often, My Benson or St. David Schools?
My Benson ships an update every 3 weeks, and St. David Schools every 3 months. Most recently, My Benson was updated on November 3, 2026 and St. David Schools on November 8, 2026.

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