# SKApp vs RollCall Parent

The clearest difference is update cadence: RollCall Parent at every 2 weeks against SKApp's every 3 months. RollCall Parent also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). SKApp's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 19%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SKApp against 4.9 for RollCall Parent. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RollCall Parent has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of SKApp's written reviews are positive against 19% of RollCall Parent's.

SKApp ships an update every 3 months, RollCall Parent every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SKApp | RollCall Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skapp/id1008052647/reviews)** | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-parent/id1504206392/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 19.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 28 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ST KENTIGERN TRUST BOARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008052646) | [RollCall Safety Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504206391) |

## What reviewers say

### SKApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skapp/id1008052647)

Stay connected with your school community through instant updates, notifications for urgent news, and access to school newsletters. This app facilitates seamless communication between home and school.

**Highlights:** Instant school information, Push notifications for urgent updates, Access to school newsletters, Home and school connection, Developed by Digistorm

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RollCall Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-parent/id1504206392)

Track your child's school bus in real-time and receive safety alerts. Manage absences, bookings, and monitor bus activity for a secure commute. This app enhances school bus safety and communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time school bus tracking, Bus monitor and guardian features, Register absences, Adjust bookings, Real-time safety alerts, Excursion management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (when it works)
- 📍 Live bus tracking
- ✅ Notifications for tap on/off
- 💡 Great concept for parent peace of mind
- 🚀 Improved functionality (recent update)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequently crashes
- 🐛 App is often unusable
- 🐛 Frequent login issues/loops
- 🐛 App is slow and glitchy
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App logs out repeatedly
- App won't load or crashes on startup
- Map won't update or is frozen
- Login issues (loops, unsuccessful attempts, "something went wrong")

**Requested features**

- Map search for stops
- Push notifications for bus location
- CarPlay integration for map viewing
- Option to select all messages and mark as read
- Option to 'opt in' to bus service rather than list absences


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SKApp free?

SKApp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RollCall Parent free?

RollCall Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SKApp or RollCall Parent?

SKApp is rated higher. SKApp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RollCall Parent averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do SKApp or RollCall Parent have ads?

Neither SKApp nor RollCall Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SKApp or RollCall Parent?

SKApp ships an update every 3 months, and RollCall Parent every 2 weeks. Most recently, SKApp was updated on November 1, 2026 and RollCall Parent on November 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*