# Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA vs ProgressBook Parent/Student

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.7 against Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA's 3.8. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 8). Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). 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.

ProgressBook Parent/Student holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 5.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA ships an update every 4 weeks, ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA | ProgressBook Parent/Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-virtual-academy-ohva/id1320272256/reviews) | **[4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **5.6K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 75 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ohio Virtual Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498120502) | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) |

## What reviewers say

### Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-virtual-academy-ohva/id1320272256)

This app provides parents, students, teachers, and administrators with quick access to school resources, tools, news, and information. Stay connected and informed with important updates, interactive event calendars, and online resources.

**Highlights:** Access school news, Interactive event calendars, Quick access to online resources, Tools for parents, students, teachers, administrators, Stay connected and informed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProgressBook Parent/Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406)

Access essential student information on the go, including grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedules. This app connects parents and students to their learning community with no extra setup required.

**Highlights:** View grades, Track attendance, Check assignments, Access class schedule, On-the-go information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to check grades
- 👍 Helpful for students and parents
- 🚀 Convenient access to grades and assignments
- 👍 Reliable and organized
- 👍 Good for keeping track of progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Layout/UI could be improved
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on tablets
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to switch accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to update app with no update available
- App gets stuck in loading loop and won't open
- Zoomed in UI on tablets makes it unusable
- Login issues and inability to access grades

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA free?

Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is rated higher. Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA averages 3.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 from 5.6K ratings.

### Do Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA or ProgressBook Parent/Student have ads?

Neither Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA nor ProgressBook Parent/Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA ships an update every 4 weeks, and ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. Most recently, Ohio Virtual Academy OHVA was updated on October 24, 2026 and ProgressBook Parent/Student on October 27, 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.*