Comparison

Mad River Local vs EvalCRE

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

Head to head
About

Mad River Local

Stay informed about your local school district with personalized news, updates, and direct communication channels. Access important school information, receive notifications, and view grades and attendance.

Highlights
  • Personalized news feed
  • District tip line
  • Customizable notifications
  • District directory access
  • View grades and assignments
  • View attendance records
Features
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The official Mad River Local app gives you a personalized window into what is happening at the district and schools. Get the news and information that you care about and get involved.             Anyone can:              -View District and school news              -Use the district tip line              -Receive notifications from the district and schools              -Access the district directory              -Display information personalized to your interests               Parents and students can:               -View grades, assignments, and attendance               -View and add contact information

About

EvalCRE

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Inside the EvalCRE app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mad River Local4 screens
EvalCRE3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EvalCRE at every 3 weeks against Mad River Local's every 15 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mad River Local ships an update every 15 months, EvalCRE every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Mad River Local versus EvalCRE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMad River LocalEvalCRE
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size79 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMad River Local School DistrictEmily Sudduth

In-app purchases

None

Mad River Local

No in-app purchases

None

EvalCRE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mad River Local free?
Mad River Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EvalCRE free?
EvalCRE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mad River Local or EvalCRE have ads?
Neither Mad River Local nor EvalCRE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mad River Local or EvalCRE?
Mad River Local ships an update every 15 months, and EvalCRE every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mad River Local was updated on October 24, 2026 and EvalCRE on October 25, 2026.

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