# SchoolTron Parent vs CTLS Parent

The clearest difference is rating: SchoolTron Parent at 5.0 against CTLS Parent's 3.8. CTLS Parent's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

SchoolTron Parent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTLS Parent has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SchoolTron Parent ships an update every 5 days, CTLS Parent weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolTron Parent | CTLS Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltron-parent/id1278956334/reviews)** | [3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SchoolTron inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149074994) | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) |

## What reviewers say

### SchoolTron Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltron-parent/id1278956334)

Stay connected with your child's school and teachers for instant updates on attendance, events, and news. Manage your student's profile, including allergies and emergency contacts, to ensure their safety and well-being.

**Highlights:** Instant school and teacher connection, Real-time attendance and dismissal reports, School news and event notifications, Student profile management, Emergency contact and allergy updates, Personalized interface with grade book

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### CTLS Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777)

This app connects school districts, teachers, and families in one central location. It facilitates communication through messages, alerts, and updates, ensuring families stay informed about school events and student progress. Features include direct messaging, group conversations, and event sign-ups.

**Highlights:** School news and classroom updates, Direct messaging with teachers, Automated message translation, Important alerts and notices, Event and volunteer sign-ups, Absence and tardy reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good communications
- 🚀 Excellent resource
- 🚀 Consolidation is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Awful & Useless
- 🐛 Frustrated parent
- 🐛 It is difficult hard to understand
- 🐛 The app is not ready
- 🐛 Email system is garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Bug in calendar
- Continuously showing the same July 23 message
- Stuck on the same message from JULY

**Requested features**

- Make one for students


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SchoolTron Parent free?

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

### Is CTLS Parent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SchoolTron Parent or CTLS Parent?

SchoolTron Parent is rated higher. SchoolTron Parent averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CTLS Parent averages 3.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do SchoolTron Parent or CTLS Parent have ads?

Neither SchoolTron Parent nor CTLS Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolTron Parent or CTLS Parent?

SchoolTron Parent ships an update every 5 days, and CTLS Parent weekly. Most recently, SchoolTron Parent was updated on September 21, 2026 and CTLS Parent on September 28, 2026.

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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.*