MyChildAtSchool vs Code Paw
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MyChildAtSchool
This app facilitates communication between parents and schools, providing essential daily information about a child's school life. It aims to enhance parental engagement by sharing key updates directly with guardians.
- Parental engagement
- School information sharing
- Child's daily school updates
- Communication between parents and schools
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MyChildAtSchool app is designed to increase the parental engagement between Parents and Schools by sharing key information about their children's day to day school information. Please note that you need to have been invited by your child's school in order to use this app.
Code Paw
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CodePaw helps kids build real coding skills and master subjects through structured lessons, hands-on projects, and immediate feedback. No blocks, no fluff. Children write and run real JavaScript (and HTML), see live previews, complete progressive courses in Maths, Science, Astronomy, History, and Geography, all at their pace. Everything stays private on-device with no accounts, no ads, and no data leaving the device. Smart on-device helpers (friendly AI personas like Mathematician, Scientist, and Coder) step in only when needed—powered by Apple Intelligence on supported devices. Voice chat, image creation, and camera/OCR support make learning feel natural and fun. One low-cost yearly subscription unlocks the full library and shares via Apple Family Sharing. Perfect for families and homeschoolers who want real skills without the risks. Apple Terms of Use (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Our Terms of Service: https://codepaw.app/terms-of-service.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyChildAtSchool at none against Code Paw's 1. MyChildAtSchool also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Code Paw's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Code Paw sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. MyChildAtSchool asks for nothing beyond the download.
MyChildAtSchool ships an update monthly, Code Paw every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyChildAtSchool | Code Paw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (191 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 191 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 530 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bromcom Computers Plc | Christopher Vanderplank |
Bugs and requests
MyChildAtSchool
Reported bugs
3 issues- Messages disappearing after being read
- Inability to access message attachments
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between child profiles
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to mark messages as read
- Option to filter messages by child
- Timetable view for parents
- Improved homework management
Code Paw
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyChildAtSchool
No in-app purchases
Code Paw
- Code Paw Premium$9.991 Year
Questions
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