Comparison

CTLS Parent vs Midway Presbyterian

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CTLS Parent

This app connects schools and families, providing a central hub for messages, alerts, and updates. It facilitates communication between teachers and parents, offering features like direct messaging and group conversations to keep families informed about their child's school life.

Highlights
  • Direct messaging with teachers
  • School news and updates
  • Attendance and cafeteria balance alerts
  • Group conversations
  • Volunteer and conference sign-ups
  • Automated message translation
Features
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What is CTLS Parent? CTLS Parent helps CCSD schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, CTLS Parent makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love CTLS Parent: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With CTLS Parent, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. CTLS Parent for iOS The CLTS Parent app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies ...and much, much more!

About

Midway Presbyterian

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Midway Presbyterian Church is located in Powder Springs, GA. A PCA church located thirty miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Midway is a biblical, confessional, historical, and reformed Christian church focused on the grace and truth found in Jesus Christ. Mobile app version: 6.20.0

Screenshots

CTLS Parent4 screens
Midway Presbyterian4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CTLS Parent at weekly against Midway Presbyterian's every 27 months. Midway Presbyterian's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CTLS Parent ships an update weekly, Midway Presbyterian every 27 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CTLS Parent versus Midway Presbyterian: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCTLS ParentMidway Presbyterian
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews23.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 27 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentSquareMidway Presbyterian Church, Inc.

Bugs and requests

CTLS Parent

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Bug in calendar
  • Continuously showing the same July 23 message
  • Stuck on the same message from JULY

Requested features

1 request
  • Make one for students

Midway Presbyterian

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

CTLS Parent

No in-app purchases

None

Midway Presbyterian

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CTLS Parent free?
CTLS Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Midway Presbyterian free?
Midway Presbyterian is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CTLS Parent or Midway Presbyterian have ads?
Neither CTLS Parent nor Midway Presbyterian shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CTLS Parent or Midway Presbyterian?
CTLS Parent ships an update weekly, and Midway Presbyterian every 27 months. Most recently, CTLS Parent was updated on November 6, 2026 and Midway Presbyterian on November 4, 2026.

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