ActiveParent vs iSouthernMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ActiveParent
Access comprehensive student information on your iOS device. View grades, attendance, discipline, schedules, and more. Stay connected with school news and messages.
- View student grades
- Track attendance
- Monitor discipline records
- Access school schedules
- Read school news
- View AIM messages
- Use Touch ID for login
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ActiveParent on iOS brings all the functionality of ActiveParent 3.0 to your iOS device! Parents can log into the iOS App with their existing ActiveParent account to view information about their student(s) including the following: School News, Schedule & Grades, Attendance, Discipline, Course Requests, Transcript Information, Standardized Test Scores, Demographic Information, Contact Information, and AIM Messages. All of this information is now available from the convenience of your iOS device! For users with a TouchID-enabled device, after logging in once, TouchID can be used for subsequent logins for quicker accessibility to student information.
iSouthernMS
This app provides students with essential resources for university life, including campus navigation, news, safety alerts, event information, dining options, academic support, and athletic updates. It aims to keep users informed and connected to all aspects of the university experience.
- Campus navigation
- University news and media
- Safety alerts and support
- Event listings
- Dining hall information
- Academic assignment tracking
- Athletics and recreation updates
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iSouthernMS, the official mobile application for The University of Southern Mississippi, allows you to stay connected to all things Southern Miss anytime and anywhere. iSouthernMS offers resources to support students academically and in many aspects of Southern Miss life. -Keep INFORMED on all things Southern Miss. Find your way across campus. Stay up-to-date with current Southern Miss news and media. -Looking for ways to stay safe and informed with Eagle Alerts and other beneficial support options? Check out HELP for guidance and support offered by The University of Southern Mississippi. -CONNECT with all things Southern Miss. Keep up-to-date with upcoming Southern Miss events, and Southern Miss social media, all while you rock out to WUSM. -When you’re hungry, EAT can help with your food decision. Take a peek at the lines and food options on the Hattiesburg campus. -Your one-stop shop for academic support at the tip of your fingers. LEARN can help you stay updated with class assignments and your student account information. -When it’s time to take a break from the studying and get physical, PLAY has options for you. PLAY offers information on all things Southern Miss athletics and Rec Sports. -Explore your local campus and surrounding area with information tailored for Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses. DISCOVER can help you find new and fun destinations in the area surrounding campus. the lines and food options on the Hattiesburg campus. -Your one-stop shop for academic support at the tip of your fingers. LEARN can help you stay updated with class assignments and your student account information. -When it’s time to take a break from the studying and get physical, PLAY has options for you. PLAY offers information on all things Southern Miss athletics and Rec Sports. -Explore your local campus and surrounding area with information tailored for Hattiesburg and Gulf Coast campuses. DISCOVER can help you find new and fun destinations in the area surrounding campus.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ActiveParent at every 3 weeks against iSouthernMS's every 4 months. ActiveParent also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). iSouthernMS's advantage is review sentiment (29% vs 7%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ActiveParent ships an update every 3 weeks, iSouthernMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ActiveParent | iSouthernMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (118 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 7.0% of reviews | 28.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 118 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Central Access Corporation | University of Southern Mississippi |
Customer experience
ActiveParent
iSouthernMS
Bugs and requests
ActiveParent
Reported bugs
14 issues- Blank blue screen on launch
- App crashes on opening
- Phone numbers jumbled after registration
- No edit option for contact information
- Cannot log in with correct credentials
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- App redirects to desktop website
- Lost functionality for excused absences
- Cannot reset password
- School districts missing after update
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Cannot move forward from student name screen
- Cannot log in after update
- Cannot get past login page
- Cannot select a student
Requested features
7 requests- 💡 Revert to old version
- 💡 Implement Face ID/biometric login
- 💡 Improve user interface
- 💡 Make app function as a true app
- 💡 Add dates to grade entries
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- 💡 Create an app for teachers
- 💡 Allow selection of specific districts
iSouthernMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ActiveParent
No in-app purchases
iSouthernMS
No in-app purchases
