Comparison

SchoolStatus vs PBTISD

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

Head to head

SchoolStatus

Data-enabled communication.

About

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.

Highlights

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

Features

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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

About

PBTISD

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Introducing the brand new app for PBTISD. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

SchoolStatus4 screens

PBTISD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SchoolStatus at every 2 months against PBTISD's every 17 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SchoolStatus ships an update every 2 months, PBTISD every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level

SchoolStatus versus PBTISD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SchoolStatus	PBTISD
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	33.3% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 2 months — better	Every 17 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	55 MB	142 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	SchoolStatus	Pecos Barstow Toyah Independent School District

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

PBTISD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SchoolStatus

No in-app purchases

None

PBTISD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SchoolStatus free?

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

Is PBTISD free?

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

Do SchoolStatus or PBTISD have ads?

Neither SchoolStatus nor PBTISD shows ads.

Which is updated more often, SchoolStatus or PBTISD?

SchoolStatus ships an update every 2 months, and PBTISD every 17 months. Most recently, SchoolStatus was updated on October 19, 2026 and PBTISD on October 14, 2026.