# SchoolStatus vs First Bentonville

The clearest difference is rating: First Bentonville at 5.0 against SchoolStatus's 2.0. First Bentonville also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). SchoolStatus's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

First Bentonville holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolStatus | First Bentonville |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolstatus/id1157986228/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-bentonville/id1637151014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 55 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SchoolStatus](https://appshunter.io/developer/671392067) | [First Baptist Church Bentonville](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536800629) |

## What reviewers say

### SchoolStatus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolstatus/id1157986228)

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.

**Highlights:** Find parent contact information, Anonymous calling and texting, Receive parent communications, View engagement history, Secure and accurate data

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use for communication
- 👍 Convenient for on-the-go communication
- 👍 Great for contacting parents without revealing personal number
- 👍 Helps engage parents
- 👍 Keeps track of parent communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 Limited picture access
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Crashes often

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Schedule broadcasts or messages
- Send videos
- Send multiple pictures in a broadcast
- Improve translations
- Allow teachers to decide preferred contacts


### First Bentonville

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-bentonville/id1637151014)

Access church content and resources to stay connected with daily activities. Watch or listen to past messages, download them for offline use, and receive updates via push notifications. Engage with the community by sharing messages and participating in events.

**Highlights:** Watch or listen to past messages, Download messages for offline listening, Push notifications for updates, Share messages via social media/email, Watch live Sunday stream, Calendar and event sign-ups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SchoolStatus free?

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

### Is First Bentonville free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SchoolStatus or First Bentonville?

First Bentonville is rated higher. SchoolStatus averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while First Bentonville averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SchoolStatus or First Bentonville have ads?

Neither SchoolStatus nor First Bentonville shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolStatus or First Bentonville?

SchoolStatus ships an update every 2 months, and First Bentonville every 2 months. Most recently, SchoolStatus was updated on November 1, 2026 and First Bentonville on October 5, 2026.

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