PBIS Rewards Student vs ProgressBook Parent/Student
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PBIS Rewards Student
This student portal allows users to track their academic progress and view available rewards within their school's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. It connects to a larger suite of apps for staff and families.
- View academic progress
- See available rewards
- Connects to staff and family apps
- Supports school PBIS programs
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PBIS Student is the student portal to PBIS Rewards. Students can use the app to see how they’re doing and can see what rewards are available as they continue having success within their school’s PBIS program. The PBIS Rewards suite includes the PBIS Rewards Staff App (for teachers and admins), the PBIS Student App and the PBIS Family App.
ProgressBook Parent/Student
Access essential student information on the go, including grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedules. This app connects parents and students to their learning community with no extra setup required.
- View grades
- Track attendance
- Check assignments
- Access class schedule
- On-the-go information
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The Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student mobile app for Ohio schools empowers your learning community with necessary student information at their fingertips. Everything students and parents need to be informed about the in’s and out’s of the student experience is now on-the-go… and the best part is there’s no additional set up. All you need is an existing Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student record and you can download the app to access your info on your smart device. Easily access grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedule via the mobile app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.7 against PBIS Rewards Student's 2.3. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 321). PBIS Rewards Student's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ProgressBook Parent/Student holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 4.5K ratings behind it against 321, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of PBIS Rewards Student's written reviews are positive against 47% of ProgressBook Parent/Student's.
PBIS Rewards Student ships an update every 3 months, ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PBIS Rewards Student | ProgressBook Parent/Student |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (321 ratings) | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.0% of reviews | 46.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 321 | 4.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Navigate360, LLC | Frontline Technologies Group LLC |
Customer experience
PBIS Rewards Student
ProgressBook Parent/Student
User reviews
PBIS Rewards Student
From 321 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Convenient to use
- 🚀 Easy to track points
- 💡 Helpful for students
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy login process
- 🔒 Security and privacy concerns
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 💸 Expensive rewards
ProgressBook Parent/Student
From 4.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to check grades
- 👍 Helpful for students and parents
- 🚀 Convenient access to grades and assignments
- 👍 Reliable and organized
- 👍 Good for keeping track of progress
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Layout/UI could be improved
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on tablets
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to switch accounts
Bugs and requests
PBIS Rewards Student
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Incorrect point balances
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to purchase items directly from the app
- Better graphics and visual design
- More reward options
- Improved point tracking and analytics
ProgressBook Parent/Student
Reported bugs
4 issues- Constant need to update app with no update available
- App gets stuck in loading loop and won't open
- Zoomed in UI on tablets makes it unusable
- Login issues and inability to access grades
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options
In-app purchases
PBIS Rewards Student
No in-app purchases
ProgressBook Parent/Student
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PBIS Rewards Student free?
Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?
Which has better reviews, PBIS Rewards Student or ProgressBook Parent/Student?
Do PBIS Rewards Student or ProgressBook Parent/Student have ads?
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