# StartSOLE vs ProgressBook Parent/Student

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StartSOLE at 100% against ProgressBook Parent/Student's 46%. StartSOLE also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ProgressBook Parent/Student's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 6). 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.

StartSOLE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 4.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of StartSOLE's written reviews are positive against 46% of ProgressBook Parent/Student's.

StartSOLE ships an update fortnightly, ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StartSOLE | ProgressBook Parent/Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsole/id1097411683/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 68 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LudiVita OG](https://appshunter.io/developer/848249133) | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) |

## What reviewers say

### StartSOLE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/startsole/id1097411683)

This app facilitates inquiry-based learning in classrooms by providing a framework for collaborative research and presentation. It offers thousands of questions aligned to state standards, lesson planning tools, and a community for educators to connect and share resources.

**Highlights:** Thousands of big questions aligned to state standards, Integrated lesson plans, Facilitation and reflection tools, Global educator community, Continuing education units, Printable resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProgressBook Parent/Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406)

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.

**Highlights:** View grades, Track attendance, Check assignments, Access class schedule, On-the-go information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to check grades
- 👍 Helpful for students and parents
- 🚀 Convenient access to grades and assignments
- 👍 Reliable and organized
- 👍 Good for keeping track of progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Layout/UI could be improved
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on tablets
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to switch accounts

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StartSOLE free?

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

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StartSOLE or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

StartSOLE is rated higher. StartSOLE averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do StartSOLE or ProgressBook Parent/Student have ads?

Neither StartSOLE nor ProgressBook Parent/Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StartSOLE or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

StartSOLE ships an update fortnightly, and ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. Most recently, StartSOLE was updated on September 30, 2026 and ProgressBook Parent/Student on October 12, 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.*