CGCS Communities vs TASB Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CGCS Communities
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The official CGCS Communities mobile app by The Council of the Great City Schools. Connect with your colleagues across the nation and get the latest information from The Council.
TASB Connect
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With the TASB Connect app, you can collaborate with fellow school leaders in a community designed to inspire, engage, and connect, as well as share ideas and best practices in support of Texas public education. Here's why you should choose TASB Connect as your go-to resource for Texas public education support: - Find ideas and inspiration to help you in your role. - Join a specific community of people who share your responsibilities and challenges. - Discover resources and best practices that build confidence and competence. - Build your network and connections. TASB Connect is part of the TASB Advantage, offering members the training, services, and solutions needed to lead with confidence. Be part of a community of elected Texas school board members and other dedicated educators and administrators driven by the goal of improving educational outcomes for Texas schoolchildren.
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Verdict
CGCS Communities and TASB Connect are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
CGCS Communities ships an update every 3 months, TASB Connect every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | CGCS Communities | TASB Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Council of the Great City Schools | Texas Association of School Boards, Inc. |
In-app purchases
CGCS Communities
No in-app purchases
TASB Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CGCS Communities free?
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Do CGCS Communities or TASB Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, CGCS Communities or TASB Connect?
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