Comparison

SEQTA Engage vs ParentOrbit

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

Head to head
About

SEQTA Engage

This app provides mobile access to school information, including assessments, feedback, and timetables. It offers secure login options and push notifications for important updates. Manage multiple schools and communicate with teachers and parents easily.

Highlights
  • Push notifications
  • Hassle-free authentication
  • Fingerprint security
  • Access multiple schools
  • View assessments and submit work
  • Track homework and absences
  • Send direct messages
Features
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The SEQTA Engage app brings all the functionality of SEQTA to your mobile device -- plus a few extras. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Never miss a thing -- receive push notifications whenever there's something you need to know about. HASSLE-FREE AUTHENTICATION Login by scanning or tapping a secure code -- no username or password required! FINGERPRINT SECURITY Enable fingerprint locking to ensure that only you can access the app. ONE APP, MULTIPLE SCHOOLS If you have children at more than one SEQTA school, you can access all of their details from the one app. OTHER FUNCTIONALITY * View upcoming assessments and submit work * View marked assessments and teacher feedback * View and search courses and lessons * Take notes and make task lists * View pastoral care information * Tracking upcoming homework * View unresolved absences * Send and receive direqt messages * Interact with students, teachers, and parents in forums * View relevant school notices * Access academic reports * View and colour your timetable * ...and much more!

About

ParentOrbit

This app provides parents with a centralized platform to access school-related information, manage tasks, and handle payments. It offers insights into student details, school events, and financial accounts, ensuring seamless communication with educational institutions.

Highlights
  • Student information access
  • School calendars and notices
  • Account balance viewing and payment
  • Event invitations and sign-ups
  • Multi-school account management
  • Targeted school notifications
Features
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Developed by TASS, the Parent Orbit app is designed to allow parents at schools to access important information, accept invitations, action tasks and pay for school items. The app is connected to your school system and includes the following features: Students Access your child’s information including general students, school details and medical information. Calendars and Notices The School Calendar, Student eDiary and Daily Notices ensure you’re up-to-date with all school events, appointments, parent teacher interviews, curricular activities and more. Accounts View outstanding balances and pay for your school fees. Invitations View, sign-up, acknowledge and pay for school events. Multi-School Access For parents who have children at more than one school, easily toggle between school accounts. Branded The app will be branded to match your schools identity. Notifications View and acknowledge targeted notifications from your school, including a history and ability to search.

Screenshots

SEQTA Engage4 screens
ParentOrbit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ParentOrbit at 13.0 against SEQTA Engage's 15.4. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

SEQTA Engage ships an update every 6 weeks, ParentOrbit every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SEQTA Engage versus ParentOrbit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSEQTA EngageParentOrbit
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews3.7% of reviews10.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaron Education LtdThe Alpha School System

Customer experience

SEQTA Engage

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative70.0%
Written reviews217 reviews
Positive3.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative90.8%

ParentOrbit

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative75.0%

Bugs and requests

SEQTA Engage

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Blank screens and loading issues
  • Notifications not working or opening
  • Frequent log-outs and login problems
  • Incompatibility with newer devices and OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve notification system and reliability
  • Streamline user interface and experience
  • Provide better support and communication channels
  • Regularly update app with bug fixes and improvements

ParentOrbit

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SEQTA Engage

No in-app purchases

None

ParentOrbit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SEQTA Engage free?
SEQTA Engage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParentOrbit free?
ParentOrbit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SEQTA Engage or ParentOrbit have ads?
Neither SEQTA Engage nor ParentOrbit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SEQTA Engage or ParentOrbit?
SEQTA Engage ships an update every 6 weeks, and ParentOrbit every 3 weeks. Most recently, SEQTA Engage was updated on September 23, 2026 and ParentOrbit on September 23, 2026.

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