# Dependable: School Management — Your trusted companion

> Your trusted companion (iPhone/iPad app by Ideon van Niekerk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dependable-school-management/id6741146925 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ideon van Niekerk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1793320053)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 70 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-04-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dependable-school-management/id6741146925/reviews.md

## What is Dependable?

Stay Connected. Stay Informed. Stay Dependable.

Dependable is the all-in-one school communication platform that brings parents, teachers, and schools together in one secure, easy-to-use app.

Designed to simplify communication and reduce administrative workload, Dependable keeps your entire school community connected with instant access to the information that matters most.

Whether you're a parent keeping up with your child's school activities or a school looking for a better way to communicate with families, Dependable makes staying informed effortless.

Everything you need in one place

With Dependable you can:

• Receive important school announcements and notifications instantly

• View the school calendar and never miss an event

• Access newsletters, circulars and important documents

• Receive class-specific communication from teachers

• Manage learner information securely

• View important contact and emergency information

• Keep multiple children linked to a single parent account

• Access information anytime, anywhere

Built for Schools

Dependable helps schools streamline communication by providing a single platform for sharing information with parents, learners and staff.

Schools can:

• Send targeted notifications

• Share newsletters and documents

• Publish calendars and events

• Communicate with specific grades, classes or groups

• Reduce paper communication

• Keep school information organised and accessible

Designed for Parents

No more searching through emails, WhatsApp groups or paper notices.

Dependable keeps everything organised in one convenient place, allowing parents to quickly access the information they need, when they need it.

Stay informed about upcoming events, school activities, important announcements and your child's school journey—all from your phone.

Secure by Design

Your family's information is important.

Dependable uses secure user accounts and authorised access to ensure that sensitive school and learner information is only available to the appropriate people.

Why Schools Love Dependable

-Simple and intuitive to use

-Secure communication

-Instant notifications

-Centralised information

-Reduced administrative workload

-Improved parent engagement

-One app for the entire school community

Whether you're managing a busy school or supporting your child's education, Dependable helps create stronger connections between home and school.

Download Dependable today and experience a smarter way to stay connected.

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## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly (3 dependants) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly (4 dependants) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly (5 dependants) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual (4 dependants) | $24.99 | per year |
| Family Monthly (3 dependants) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual (5 dependants) | $29.99 | per year |
| Family Annually (2 dependants) | $9.99 | per year |
| Family Annually (3 dependants) | $14.99 | per year |
| Family Annually (4 dependants) | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Annually (5 dependants) | $24.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.12.1 — 2026-09-06

Email notification service toggle

### 1.12.0 — 2026-09-04

Gallery

### 1.11.14 — 2026-08-27

Minor bug fix on log edits

### 1.11.12 (97) — 2026-08-14

Production hardening

### 1.11.10 (95) — 2026-08-07

Production hardening

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