# CurbSmart vs BCPS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: CurbSmart at 4.9 against BCPS Connect's 1.8. CurbSmart also leads on review sentiment (42% vs 13%) and ratings volume (360 vs 101). BCPS Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CurbSmart holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 360 and 101 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of CurbSmart's written reviews are positive against 13% of BCPS Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CurbSmart | BCPS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsmart/id1235680339/reviews)** | [1.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **360** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **41.7% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 71 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nutri-Link](https://appshunter.io/developer/961201730) | [Focus School Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/860665264) |

## What reviewers say

### CurbSmart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsmart/id1235680339)

Streamline student pick-up with this app that synchronizes parent arrivals and allows administrators to manage student releases. Quickly identify arriving parents, view their details, and release students efficiently.

**Highlights:** Synchronize pick-up lane arrivals, Enter parent placard numbers, View parent and vehicle information, Manage student release lists, Release students to parents, Access release summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### BCPS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984)

This app serves as a central hub for parents, guardians, and students of Broward County Public Schools. It provides easy access to important educational information like grades, schedules, attendance, and school news. Stay connected with real-time notifications and messages to support your student's academic journey.

**Highlights:** Student and Parent Portals, Access grades and assignments, View schedules and attendance, School calendars and events, Real-time notifications and messages, Class resources and forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking progress
- 👍 Better than previous tools
- 👍 Good for viewing schedules
- 👍 App works fine for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Blank/white screen errors
- 🐛 Difficult registration process
- 🐛 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Blank/white screen after login
- Login issues (permission declined, Microsoft sign-in broken)
- App logs users out automatically
- Information disappears, children no longer visible

**Requested features**

- Bring back Pinnacle/Virtual Counselor
- Improve language settings/translation
- Add face recognition for login
- Fix bugs and improve functionality
- Make app more user-friendly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CurbSmart free?

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

### Is BCPS Connect free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CurbSmart or BCPS Connect?

CurbSmart is rated higher. CurbSmart averages 4.9 out of 5 from 360 ratings, while BCPS Connect averages 1.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do CurbSmart or BCPS Connect have ads?

Neither CurbSmart nor BCPS Connect shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*