DOST SIMATAR vs UP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DOST SIMATAR
Read full descriptionHide full description
Embark on an extraordinary journey with SIMATAR, the groundbreaking Augmented Reality (AR) application designed exclusively for the SIMATAR Booklet. Dive into a captivating fusion of the real world and the virtual realm, as your surroundings transform into a portal of endless possibilities.
UP
Read full descriptionHide full description
"The UPDGO developed a comprehensive toolkit to address gender-based violence and related concerns, and promote a safer community. The “My Survival Toolkit” (MST) provides essential information on prevention, safety, and response strategies against gender-based violence (GBV). The MST aims to reduce the risk of GBV experiences and empower individuals to seek assistance when needed as it seeks to broaden understanding of GBV, including who is at risk, how these acts impact individuals– e.g. victim-survivors, witnesses, responders and even perpetrators– and avenues for seeking help. It is a tool meant to help people evaluate their relationships, family dynamics and interpersonal relationships to determine whether or not they are already becoming victims or perpetrators. It could also serve as a resource for individuals to understand their rights and know what steps to take if they experience GBV, and serves as a valuable tool for self-reflection, helping individuals assess if their actions may inadvertently contribute to or perpetuate GBV. This toolkit offers guidance on recognizing and addressing GBV, including the importance of not condoning or covering up perpetrators' actions. Ultimately, it aims to encourage individuals to become proactive bystanders who intervene and support victims of GBV. This toolkit aims to redefine what was normally depicted as legitimate depiction, normatively defined, and traditional ideas of victimization, survivorhood, and perpetuation. #UPDilimanGenderOffice #UPDGO #MySurvivalToolkit #Genderbasedviolence #GBV #GBVToolkit"
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: UP at 13.0 against DOST SIMATAR's 15.0. 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.
| Parameter | DOST SIMATAR | UP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 218 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Science Education Institute | University of the Philippines |
In-app purchases
DOST SIMATAR
No in-app purchases
UP
No in-app purchases









