Grid vs ACS Alumni
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grid
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Grid:Engage makes it easy to stay informed about National Grid’s The Great Grid Upgrade projects happening near you. Sign in to: Discover project updates and activity in your local area Learn more about each project and how our consultation process works Connect with our team and access additional information whenever you need it Stay up to date and engaged with the developments shaping your energy network.
ACS Alumni
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The ACS Alumni Network app connects graduates of the American Community School Beirut in one place. Stay connected with classmates, discover alumni around the world, and stay informed about school news, reunions, and events.
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Verdict
Grid and ACS Alumni 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.
Grid ships an update every 3 weeks, ACS Alumni every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grid | ACS Alumni |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 122 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | National Grid plc | ACS Beirut |
In-app purchases
Grid
No in-app purchases
ACS Alumni
No in-app purchases
