# Points Scan vs BCPS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Points Scan at 4.8 against BCPS Connect's 1.8. Points Scan also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 13%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 131). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Points Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Points Scan has 2.9K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Points Scan's written reviews are positive against 13% of BCPS Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Points Scan | BCPS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658/reviews)** | [1.8 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 131 |
| Positive reviews | **31.6% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 12 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Straight Path Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087200657) | [Focus School Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/860665264) |

## What reviewers say

### Points Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658)

Quickly determine the Accelerated Reader™ points and reading level for any book by scanning its barcode or searching by title/author. Save your favorite books for easy access.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes, Instant AR™ point value, Instant AR™ level, Title search, Author search, Save to Favorites list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient scanning feature
- 💡 Helpful for AR goals
- 🙌 Teacher-approved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unable to find many books
- 🤔 Inconsistent search results
- 🤯 Buggy barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with books starting with 0
- Incorrect character display in search results
- Sudden inability to search by name or author
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Include word count information
- Add ability to mark books as completed
- Improve search functionality
- Expand book database coverage


### BCPS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984)

This app serves as a central hub for parents, guardians, and students of Broward County Public Schools. It provides easy access to important educational information like grades, schedules, attendance, and school news. Stay connected with real-time notifications and messages to support your student's academic journey.

**Highlights:** Student and Parent Portals, Access grades and assignments, View schedules and attendance, School calendars and events, Real-time notifications and messages, Class resources and forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking progress
- 👍 Better than previous tools
- 👍 Good for viewing schedules
- 👍 App works fine for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Blank/white screen errors
- 🐛 Difficult registration process
- 🐛 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Blank/white screen after login
- Login issues (permission declined, Microsoft sign-in broken)
- App logs users out automatically
- Information disappears, children no longer visible

**Requested features**

- Bring back Pinnacle/Virtual Counselor
- Improve language settings/translation
- Add face recognition for login
- Fix bugs and improve functionality
- Make app more user-friendly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Points Scan free?

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

### Is BCPS Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Points Scan or BCPS Connect?

Points Scan is rated higher. Points Scan averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while BCPS Connect averages 1.8 from 131 ratings.

### Do Points Scan or BCPS Connect have ads?

Neither Points Scan nor BCPS Connect shows ads.

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