My PHSS vs Foxbright
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
My PHSS
This official school app provides students, parents, and staff with timely updates on school events, closures, and important news. Access calendars, school resources, and contact information easily. Share events and integrate them into your personal calendar.
- Subscribe to teacher and school updates
- Up-to-date event calendars
- Push notifications for news and closures
- Direct contact options (email, phone)
- Share school events
- Export events to personal calendar
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This is the official Pender Harbour Elementary Secondary mobile app. NOTE: This app is only useful for students, parents, and staff at this school. Subscribe to updates from your teachers and the school, and always have up-to-date event calendars and other information at hand. Other benefits: * Push notifications will keep you updated about school closures and other important news. * You’ll always have your school calendars and resources on hand and up-to-date. * Conveniently e-mail, phone, or navigate to the school, or reach the website, social media, and other online resources. * Spread the word about school events! To do so, tap on the event on the Calendar screen, then tap the Share icon. * Want school events in your regular Calendar app? Go to the Calendar screen, tap the Export icon (top right), and follow the instructions. Visit phss.appazur.com to learn more. This is a new product designed for your school. If you have suggestions or problems, we welcome you to contact us using the Feedback feature on the Help screen. Thank you. Terms and Conditions: phss.appazur.com/help/terms Pender Harbour Elementary Secondary 13639 Sunshine Coast Highway Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H1
Foxbright
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This is the Foxbright team's communication app. Chat with anyone in the organization to collaborate just like you would in person. Work in dedicated groups that bring together the right people and information. Always have up-to-date event calendars and other information at hand. Terms and Conditions: https://foxbrightforschools.appazur.com/help/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Foxbright at every 3 weeks against My PHSS's every 2 months. My PHSS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
My PHSS ships an update every 2 months, Foxbright every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My PHSS | Foxbright |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | School District No. 46 | Foxbright Solutions LLC |
In-app purchases
My PHSS
No in-app purchases
Foxbright
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is My PHSS free?
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Do My PHSS or Foxbright have ads?
Which is updated more often, My PHSS or Foxbright?
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