# CurbSmart Parent vs BCPS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: BCPS Connect at 1.8 against CurbSmart Parent's 1.5. BCPS Connect also leads on ratings volume (132 vs 12) and review sentiment (13% vs 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.

BCPS Connect holds the better App Store score, 1.8 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCPS Connect has 132 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of CurbSmart Parent's written reviews are positive against 13% of BCPS Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CurbSmart Parent | BCPS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsmart-parent/id1235715764/reviews) | **[1.8 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **132** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **12.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 65 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 Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curbsmart-parent/id1235715764)

Simplify school pickup authorization by digitally managing approved individuals and alternate transportation. This app eliminates the need for paper forms, phone calls, or emails, enhancing security with vehicle and address details.

**Highlights:** Manage approved pickup individuals, Authorize alternate transportation, Enter vehicle and address information, Receive pickup notifications, Eliminate paper forms and calls

**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 Parent free?

CurbSmart Parent 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 Parent or BCPS Connect?

BCPS Connect is rated higher. CurbSmart Parent averages 1.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while BCPS Connect averages 1.8 from 132 ratings.

### Do CurbSmart Parent or BCPS Connect have ads?

Neither CurbSmart Parent 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.*