# CTLS Parent vs SourceGen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CTLS Parent at none against SourceGen's 4. SourceGen's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SourceGen sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.00 per month. CTLS Parent asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | CTLS Parent | SourceGen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 155 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) | [Source Generation Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807234209) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### SourceGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sourcegen-learn-money/id6807234207)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everyday Finance | $7.00 | per month |
| Beginner | $15.00 | per month |
| Intermediate | $19.00 | per month |
| Advanced | $29.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CTLS Parent free?

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

### Is SourceGen free?

SourceGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do CTLS Parent or SourceGen have ads?

Neither CTLS Parent nor SourceGen shows ads.

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