SchoolStatus vs iSouthernMS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SchoolStatus
Facilitate seamless communication between educators and parents. Access contact details, make calls, and send texts anonymously. Track engagement history to maintain accurate and secure student data.
- Find parent contact information
- Anonymous calling and texting
- Receive parent communications
- View engagement history
- Secure and accurate data
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With SchoolStatus, you can stay engaged with parents from anywhere: - Find contact information for students’ families - Make calls and send texts from an anonymous number - Receive calls and texts from parents - See your engagement history - Keep your data accurate and secure
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: SchoolStatus at every 2 months against iSouthernMS's every 4 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.
SchoolStatus ships an update every 2 months, iSouthernMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SchoolStatus | iSouthernMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 28.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | SchoolStatus | University of Southern Mississippi |
Customer experience
SchoolStatus
iSouthernMS
Bugs and requests
SchoolStatus
Reported bugs
36 issues- App crashes often or glitches
- Parents receive messages about the wrong child
- App does not support landscape mode
- Cannot make outgoing calls
- App not optimized for iPhone 14 Pro
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- Messages stuck behind top icons on iPhone 14 Pro
- Dynamic Island gets in the way on iPhone 14 Pro
- Unable to click commands on top of the screen on iPhone 14 Pro
- App does not work on iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Messages are stuck behind the battery on iPhone 14
- Notifications only accessible on PC
- Interface not matching screen on iPhone 14 Pro Max
- Icons and buttons inaccessible on iPhone 14 Pro
- Letters in messages run outside the box
- Cannot log in
- Username invalid on phone but valid on desktop
- Broadcast button missing
- App doesn't refresh, conversations or phone calls not updated
- Cannot view messages even with notifications
- Shows red dot for unread messages but message doesn't open
- Newer messages not showing
- Time is wrong
- Messages from one parent show under another parent's name
- Messages still show as unread after being read
- Contacts, class, or student groups are blank when sending broadcasts
- Layout looks 'stacked' instead of smooth
- Text messages won't always send
- Messages won't load
- Notifications won't go away
- Missing entire conversations
- App crashes when trying to send messages
- Cannot see pictures sent by parents
- Not receiving call or message notifications
- Unread message count incorrect between app and computer
- App won't open
- Touch ID login issues
Requested features
12 requests- Schedule broadcasts or messages
- Send videos
- Send multiple pictures in a broadcast
- Improve translations
- Allow teachers to decide preferred contacts
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- Add original signature to broadcasts
- Add Microsoft365 login option
- Bring back Finger ID/Touch ID login
- Update to fix issues with newer iPhones (Dynamic Island, screen interface)
- Improve syncing between app and desktop
- Ensure classroom changes (phone numbers) are updated in the app
- Distinguish between mobile, work, or emergency numbers when calling
iSouthernMS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SchoolStatus
No in-app purchases
iSouthernMS
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is SchoolStatus free?
Is iSouthernMS free?
Do SchoolStatus or iSouthernMS have ads?
Which is updated more often, SchoolStatus or iSouthernMS?
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