Bloomington District 87, IL vs Unit5Schools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bloomington District 87, IL
Stay informed about district events, receive customized notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get live updates from administration and easily find staff and department contact information.
- Event listings with calendar integration
- Customizable notifications by student organization
- Weekly cafeteria menus
- Live district updates feed
- Staff and department directory
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Introducing the brand new app for Bloomington District 87, IL. 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.
Unit5Schools
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What is McLean County Unit 5 Schools? McLean County Unit 5 Schools helps schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, this app makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love McLean County Unit 5 Schools: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With McLean County Unit 5 Schools, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. McLean County Unit 5 Schools for iOS The McLean County Unit 5 Schools app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies* • Pay school-related fees and invoices* * If included with your school's implementation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Unit5Schools at every 2 weeks against Bloomington District 87, IL's every 5 weeks. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Bloomington District 87, IL ships an update every 5 weeks, Unit5Schools every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bloomington District 87, IL | Unit5Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (10 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BLOOMINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 87 | MCLEAN COUNTY UNIT DISTRICT NO. 5 |
In-app purchases
Bloomington District 87, IL
No in-app purchases
Unit5Schools
No in-app purchases
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