CST Communities vs FIP CoP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
FIP CoP
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The FIP Community of Practice app allows members to engage in all of the learning and networking opportunities that the community has to offer. Members have the ability to join relevant community groups, get details on upcoming events, find out more about other community members and their organizations, start discussions in a community forum to share challenges and successes/brainstorm solutions, and browse FIP-related resources and news.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FIP CoP at every 3 weeks 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.
CST Communities ships an update every 3 months, FIP CoP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CST Communities | FIP CoP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CONFEDERATION OF SCHOOL TRUSTS | Scaling Blue, LLC |
In-app purchases
CST Communities
No in-app purchases
FIP CoP
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CST Communities free?
Is FIP CoP free?
Do CST Communities or FIP CoP have ads?
Which is updated more often, CST Communities or FIP CoP?
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