# ParentZone vs Hey Pip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ParentZone at none against Hey Pip's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hey Pip sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. ParentZone asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentZone | Hey Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (104 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentzone/id1439187506/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **104** | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Connect Childcare](https://appshunter.io/developer/941597404) | [Peter Vuong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887989862) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentZone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentzone/id1439187506)

This app allows parents to receive real-time updates on their child's daily activities and milestones from their childcare provider. View photos, meal logs, nap schedules, and important health information securely. Share access with other family members to keep everyone informed.

**Highlights:** Daily activity updates, Photo sharing, Meal and nap logs, Health and accident reports, Secure family access, Developmental milestones

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Reassuring for parents
- 👍 Great interface
- 👍 Keeps parents updated
- 👍 Allows sharing home learning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs need fixing
- 🐛 Constantly logging out
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Biometrics not working
- 🐛 Video/photo upload issues

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login issues
- Biometrics not working
- Video/photo upload failures
- Timeline not updating correctly
- Filtering not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Allow emojis in messages
- Add meal details
- Allow bulk download of photos
- Improve notification details
- Allow two-device login


### Hey Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-pip/id6792554998)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hey Pip Plus | $3.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentZone free?

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

### Is Hey Pip free?

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

### Do ParentZone or Hey Pip have ads?

Neither ParentZone nor Hey Pip shows ads.

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