Comparison

myProtocol Staff vs Ripple Education

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

Head to head
About

myProtocol Staff

Features
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Make booking school supply staff a breeze with myProtocol Staff. Suitable for primary and secondary schools in England and Wales. The right educator for you, right now myProtocol Staff gives you access to the UK’s largest pool of available educator talent, wherever you are, and whenever you need them. Take control of school staff bookings myProtocol Staff puts you in control. Create your own bookings, set the criteria for a good match, and choose the educators you’d like to invite. Rebook your favourite educators Every educator you’ve had at your school is saved in your myProtocol Staff Talent Pool. When you invite educators to a booking, they will be notified in seconds via myProtocol Work (our educator app), where they can instantly accept. Better with every booking Tell us about how your educators perform, and we’ll use the data to help match your bookings with the best fit educators for your school. Complete transparency with a human touch Every booking, timesheet and invoice is monitored by our friendly and knowledgeable branch teams. When you need support, we will be there to help.

About

Ripple Education

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Ripple Education: Supporting Educators Every Step of the Way Ripple Education is a local Education Supply Agency providing high quality services to the schools, nurseries and educators in the North East. At Ripple, we strive to deliver the highest standards of safety and education in order to work alongside everyone in our community to meet the needs of our local schools and nurseries. Our team brings over 30 years of experience in teaching, school leadership and mentoring, and we truly understand the challenges and rewards of working in education. At Ripple Education, we don’t just connect educators and school staff with work—we build a community where every staff member feels valued, supported and celebrated. We are committed to investing in your professional growth while also caring for your personal well-being. Whether you’re looking for flexible teaching opportunities or career support, our app makes it easier than ever to manage your work and stay connected with us. What Our App Does The Ripple Education app is designed exclusively for our team of passionate school staff and educators. It simplifies your work-life balance by providing easy access to everything you need in one place. • Manage Your Availability – Update your schedule in seconds, so we know when you’re available for work. • Check Your Bookings – View upcoming assignments and stay organised with real-time updates. • Complete Timesheets Easily – Submit your hours quickly and hassle-free, ensuring fast and accurate payments. • Receive Work Notifications – Get instant alerts about work in your area, making finding work effortless. • Direct Communication – Message our team anytime for support, guidance or just a chat - we’re always here for you. Compliance & Safeguarding Made Simple We take safeguarding seriously and all compliance requirements are managed seamlessly through the app. Our educators undergo thorough checks, including in-depth interviews, qualification verification, reference checks and Enhanced DBS screening. This keeps everything simple, secure and efficient to keep our children and schools safe. More Than Just Work—A Community That Cares At Ripple Education, we believe that, alongside the schools, nurseries and children, you are at the heart of everything we do. That is why we go beyond simply providing work—we create a supportive and inclusive team culture where you are heard, valued and appreciated. • We Invest in You – We offer opportunities for professional development to help you grow and succeed on your journey. • We Prioritise Your Well-being – Your happiness and success matter to us. We take the time to check in, listen and support you in any way we can.

Screenshots

myProtocol Staff4 screens
Ripple Education3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ripple Education at none against myProtocol Staff's shown. myProtocol Staff's advantage is iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
myProtocol Staff versus Ripple Education: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyProtocol StaffRipple Education
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.2 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProtocol Education LtdRipple Education

In-app purchases

None

myProtocol Staff

No in-app purchases

None

Ripple Education

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myProtocol Staff free?
myProtocol Staff is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ripple Education free?
Ripple Education is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myProtocol Staff or Ripple Education have ads?
myProtocol Staff shows ads; Ripple Education does not.

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