DeKalb Barbs vs Performing Arts Academy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DeKalb Barbs
Stay connected with Dekalb High School Athletics. Get gameday info, schedules, rosters, and alerts. Access fan guides, maps, and special offers.
- Gameday Information
- Notifications & Alerts
- Social/News Feed
- Fan Guide
- Interactive Maps
- Schedules & Rosters
- Ticketing
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Official DeKalb Barbs application is your home for Dekalb High School Athletics! Whether you’re on campus or on the go, this app is a must-have for ALL Barbs fans. Features of DeKalb Barbs Include: + Gameday Information + Notifications & Game Start Alerts + Social/News Feed + Fan Guide + Interactive Maps + Schedules & Rosters + Special Offers + Ticketing + Purchase Barbs Gear The DeKalb Barbs app requests the use of location services to provide attendees with location-based messaging on gameday. Additionally, this app uses notifications to keep you informed of events and offers from Dekalb High School. You can manage your settings and opt out of these features at any time.
Performing Arts Academy
Read full descriptionHide full description
WELCOME TO the Performing Arts Academy The Performing Arts Academy app allows you to manage your account with ease, register for classes, parties, and special events. You'll also receive important notifications about class changes, closings, registration openings, special announcements, and upcoming events. The Performing Arts Academy app is an easy-to-use, on-the-go way to access everything Performing Arts Academy has to offer right from your smartphone.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Performing Arts Academy at none against DeKalb Barbs's shown. Performing Arts Academy also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). DeKalb Barbs's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 28 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DeKalb Barbs ships an update every 3 weeks, Performing Arts Academy every 28 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | DeKalb Barbs | Performing Arts Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DEKALB CUSD 428 | Performing Arts Academy |
In-app purchases
DeKalb Barbs
No in-app purchases
Performing Arts Academy
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DeKalb Barbs free?
Is Performing Arts Academy free?
Do DeKalb Barbs or Performing Arts Academy have ads?
Which is updated more often, DeKalb Barbs or Performing Arts Academy?
Other comparisons
