Halcyon School vs Parent SMAPP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Halcyon School
This app provides comprehensive information about a London-based International Baccalaureate school. It offers a personalized experience for community members and visitors, focusing on student wellbeing and technology integration in learning.
- School information access
- Personalized login experience
- IB curriculum details
- Student wellbeing focus
- Technology integration in learning
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The Official App of Halcyon London International School. Learn more about the school and access all the school information you need as a community member or a visitor. Our new login function ensures a personal experience with Halcyon. We are constantly in development, so keep an eye out for updates. ABOUT HALCYON Situated in Marylebone, London, Halcyon is central London's only not-for-profit International Baccalaureate (IB) school, leading the way forward in education. We inspire students to embrace an unparalleled capability and lifelong passion for learning. Our IB curriculum opens the door to self-directed learning for students aged 11-18. Students work with teachers and their peers to reach intellectually challenging goals they have helped set themselves. They select study techniques they know work best for them. Halcyon delivers a unique, research-driven approach to wellbeing. Students collaborate on how the school is run and feel valued, confident and secure. We embed cutting-edge technology into learning. Our students are supremely well-prepared for the digital revolution of today and tomorrow.
Parent SMAPP
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An app for all St Mary's School Ascot parents. View your child's details, timetables, upcoming fixtures, school notices, useful contacts. View other school related information, food menus, school diary, latest photos and documents.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Parent SMAPP at 11.0 against Halcyon School's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Halcyon School | Parent SMAPP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 239 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Halcyon London International School | St. Mary's School Ascot |
In-app purchases
Halcyon School
No in-app purchases
Parent SMAPP
No in-app purchases
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