Comparison

GroupEx PRO vs Parker Rec

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

Head to head
About

GroupEx PRO

Manage your teaching schedule, request substitute instructors, and pick up open classes directly from your iOS device. Easily report attendance numbers and connect with colleagues. This app streamlines your instructor responsibilities by aggregating data from your accounts.

Highlights
  • View personal teaching schedule
  • Request substitute instructors
  • Pick up open classes
  • Report attendance numbers
  • Contact other instructors
  • Aggregate GXP account data
Features
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The GroupEx PRO Instructor App offers GXP users the most commonly used features of the desktop application on your iOS application. Features include a complete view of your personal teaching schedule, the ability to request subs, pick up classes, report your attendance numbers and contact other instructors quickly and easily. The app aggregates data from all of your GXP accounts making managing your teaching responsibilities a breeze. This app is specifically for instructors associated with clubs that have a paid subscription (that includes the GXP Schedule) to GroupEx PRO. This is not intended for club member use.

About

Parker Rec

Features
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Discover the ultimate way to stay connected with your community and manage your recreational activities! Designed to provide a seamless and personalized experience, our app makes it easy to sign up for activities, manage your schedule, and more. Key Features: Activity Registration: Quickly find and register for activities, classes, and programs that interest you. Smart Search: Use our intuitive, AI powered search to find exactly what you're looking for, from swim classes to yoga sessions. Membership Management: Easily access and scan your membership card, manage memberships, and even freeze them when needed. Schedule Management: Keep track of your activities and those of your family members, with the option to add events to your phone’s calendar. Digital Check-In: Use your phone to check into facilities and activities, no need for physical ID cards. Secure Payments: Pay for activities easily and securely with your saved payment methods.

Screenshots

GroupEx PRO3 screens
Parker Rec3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Parker Rec at every 2 months against GroupEx PRO's every 4 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

GroupEx PRO ships an update every 4 months, Parker Rec every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
GroupEx PRO versus Parker Rec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGroupEx PROParker Rec
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews18.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaxko LLCTown of Parker

In-app purchases

None

GroupEx PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Parker Rec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GroupEx PRO free?
GroupEx PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Parker Rec free?
Parker Rec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GroupEx PRO or Parker Rec have ads?
Neither GroupEx PRO nor Parker Rec shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GroupEx PRO or Parker Rec?
GroupEx PRO ships an update every 4 months, and Parker Rec every 2 months. Most recently, GroupEx PRO was updated on October 21, 2026 and Parker Rec on October 25, 2026.

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