# ActiveParent vs MyHolmes

The clearest difference is rating: MyHolmes at 4.8 against ActiveParent's 2.1. ActiveParent's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (119 vs 11). 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.

MyHolmes holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ActiveParent has 119 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ActiveParent ships an update every 3 weeks, MyHolmes every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ActiveParent | MyHolmes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (119 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeparent/id1094366944/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myholmes/id6502962425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **119** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 6.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Central Access Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016471028) | [Holmes Community College](https://appshunter.io/developer/538043095) |

## What reviewers say

### ActiveParent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/activeparent/id1094366944)

Access comprehensive student information on your iOS device. View grades, attendance, discipline, schedules, and more. Stay connected with school news and messages.

**Highlights:** View student grades, Track attendance, Monitor discipline records, Access school schedules, Read school news, View AIM messages, Use Touch ID for login

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ App redirects to website
- ❌ Not user-friendly
- ❌ Difficult to navigate
- ❌ Small font size
- ❌ Login issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 💡 Revert to old version
- 💡 Implement Face ID/biometric login
- 💡 Improve user interface
- 💡 Make app function as a true app
- 💡 Add dates to grade entries


### MyHolmes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myholmes/id6502962425)

This mobile application provides students and faculty with convenient access to campus resources and information. Stay updated on news, events, and important announcements from the college.

**Highlights:** Campus news and announcements, Event information, Access to college resources, Student and faculty portal, Important updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ActiveParent free?

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

### Is MyHolmes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ActiveParent or MyHolmes?

MyHolmes is rated higher. ActiveParent averages 2.1 out of 5 from 119 ratings, while MyHolmes averages 4.8 from 11 ratings.

### Do ActiveParent or MyHolmes have ads?

Neither ActiveParent nor MyHolmes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ActiveParent or MyHolmes?

ActiveParent ships an update every 3 weeks, and MyHolmes every 7 months. Most recently, ActiveParent was updated on October 29, 2026 and MyHolmes on October 24, 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.*