Comparison

LINCC Mobile vs ParentVUE (New)

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

Head to head
About

LINCC Mobile

Access your library account on the go. Search the catalog, place holds, and manage checked-out items and fines. Scan barcodes to find library copies of books and media.

Highlights
  • Search LINCC catalog
  • Place holds on items
  • Manage library account
  • Track checked-out items
  • View fines
  • Scan item barcodes
Features
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LINCC mobile makes it quick and easy to access LINCC Libraries on the go! Search LINCC’s catalog, download items and manage your account instantly with your iOS device. Top Features • Search the LINCC catalog: Search for items by title, author, subject, or general keyword and place holds on interesting items. • Manage your account: Keep track of your account with dynamic notifications and view your checked-out items, holds, fines, and account information. • Search by barcode: Use your device’s camera to scan the barcode on a book, CD, DVD, or other item at a friend’s house or bookstore and search for available copies at the library. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at contact@lincc.org. Let us know what device and iOS version you’re using and the specific steps leading up to your issue, and we’ll work with you to resolve it.

About

ParentVUE (New)

Stay connected with your child's academic journey. This app offers daily insights into assignments, scores, and attendance. Access student demographic information and more, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • View student assignments and scores
  • Track student attendance
  • Access demographic information
  • Find school districts
  • Login with web portal credentials
Features
Currently charting
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The ParentVUE mobile app helps parents stay informed and connected by providing day-to-day insight into the student’s academic experience. The mobile app works with Synergy® Student Information System (Synergy® SIS) in much the same way as the web portal, allowing parents to view student classroom assignments and scores, attendance, demographic information, and much more. • How to find your school district and login information • - The ParentVUE mobile app may request location permission to find school districts using Synergy® SIS. Alternatively, you can search for your school district by providing the zip code of the district office. ParentVUE lists all school districts near your location or the provided zip code. - The ParentVUE mobile app uses the same user login as the web-based portal. If you need help, please contact your school district’s administration for user login information. • Requirements • - Only school districts using Synergy® SIS v2025 and higher can support the ParentVUE mobile application. Please contact your school district’s administration to verify the Synergy® SIS version. - An internet connection is required. - The ParentVUE mobile app uses the same user login as the web-based portal. Contact your school district’s administration if you do not have this login information.

Screenshots

LINCC Mobile4 screens
ParentVUE (New)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LINCC Mobile at 3.7 against ParentVUE (New)'s 1.0. LINCC Mobile also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 4%) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). ParentVUE (New)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LINCC Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LINCC Mobile has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of LINCC Mobile's written reviews are positive against 4% of ParentVUE (New)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LINCC Mobile ships an update every 3 months, ParentVUE (New) every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
LINCC Mobile versus ParentVUE (New): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLINCC MobileParentVUE (New)
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (19 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews — better3.9% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#33 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCounty of ClackamasEdupoint Educational Systems

Customer experience

LINCC Mobile

All ratings16 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%

ParentVUE (New)

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews102 reviews
Positive3.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative93.1%

In-app purchases

None

LINCC Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

ParentVUE (New)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LINCC Mobile free?
LINCC Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ParentVUE (New) free?
ParentVUE (New) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LINCC Mobile or ParentVUE (New)?
LINCC Mobile is rated higher. LINCC Mobile averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while ParentVUE (New) averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do LINCC Mobile or ParentVUE (New) have ads?
Neither LINCC Mobile nor ParentVUE (New) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LINCC Mobile or ParentVUE (New)?
LINCC Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and ParentVUE (New) every 4 weeks. Most recently, LINCC Mobile was updated on July 7, 2026 and ParentVUE (New) on September 26, 2026.

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