Lighthouse by SEG vs CST Communities
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lighthouse by SEG
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Lighthouse is the communication app for Supporting Education Group. We support schools, educators, and parents, bringing together services that support every aspect of a child's journey through school and beyond. We build bright futures through expert support, inspiring staff, and cutting-edge technology. Here you'll find current information and news for our customers, employees, and interested parties. Stay in contact with us and learn more about the world of Supporting Education Group. Lighthouse offers you the possibility to learn more about our group and stay informed with the latest news, current events, and much more - mobile, fast, and up-to-date. Push notifications also allow you to see immediately what exciting news from the world of Supporting Education Group is available. And there's much more to come, stay tuned!
CST Communities
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CST's Professional Communities support those working in specialist areas in School Trusts. They provide unique opportunities for networking, peer-learning and the sharing of expertise through regular virtual meetings and annual in-person events. Participation is free as a benefit of CST membership. This app will allow you to access your professional community platform where you can connect with other members and find all relevant resources to your community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lighthouse by SEG at fortnightly against CST Communities's every 3 months. 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.
Lighthouse by SEG ships an update fortnightly, CST Communities every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lighthouse by SEG | CST Communities |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Supporting Education Group | CONFEDERATION OF SCHOOL TRUSTS |
In-app purchases
Lighthouse by SEG
No in-app purchases
CST Communities
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do Lighthouse by SEG or CST Communities have ads?
Which is updated more often, Lighthouse by SEG or CST Communities?
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