# Curtis HS vs SmartPass Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Curtis HS at 3.8 against SmartPass Mobile's 2.9. Curtis HS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). SmartPass Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 11). 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.

Curtis HS holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SmartPass Mobile has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curtis HS | SmartPass Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curtis-hs/id1370283232/reviews)** | [2.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpass-mobile/id1387337686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 50 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Educational Networks Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1128350657) | [SmartPass, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742462448) |

## What reviewers say

### Curtis HS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curtis-hs/id1370283232)

Stay connected with your school community through this app. Access news, calendars, events, and staff information. Communicate directly with teachers and staff via in-app messaging and receive important updates through push notifications.

**Highlights:** News and announcements, Calendars and events, Staff directory, Photo and video albums, Direct messaging, Push notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SmartPass Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartpass-mobile/id1387337686)

This app allows educators and school staff to manage digital hall passes in real-time. It enables the creation, approval, and tracking of student passes, with features like Hall Monitor and Kiosk Mode for efficient school management.

**Highlights:** Create and schedule digital hall passes, Approve or deny pass requests, Real-time student tracking with photos, Kiosk Mode for device-limited rooms, Access staff ID cards, Manage school account settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🔒 Helps track student activity
- 👍 Useful for school administrators

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant log-out issues
- 🕰️ Restrictive time limits
- 🚫 Invades student privacy
- 💤 Disrupts class time
- 🤕 Causes student stress and anxiety

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and glitches
- Unreliable pass tracking
- Syncing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- More flexible time limits
- Customizable settings for each school
- Better integration with school systems
- Ability to provide feedback/explanations for time limit overruns


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curtis HS free?

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

### Is SmartPass Mobile free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Curtis HS or SmartPass Mobile?

Curtis HS is rated higher. Curtis HS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while SmartPass Mobile averages 2.9 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Curtis HS or SmartPass Mobile have ads?

Neither Curtis HS nor SmartPass Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curtis HS or SmartPass Mobile?

Curtis HS ships an update fortnightly, and SmartPass Mobile fortnightly. Most recently, Curtis HS was updated on September 30, 2026 and SmartPass Mobile on October 13, 2026.

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