AbilityNotes vs CloseLook Parent App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
AbilityNotes
A web-based system designed for social service providers to manage therapeutic goals, daily notes, monthly reports, and service contracts. It offers 24/7 access from any internet-connected device for efficient time and unit management.
- Therapeutic goal tracking
- Daily note management
- Monthly report generation
- Service contract oversight
- Time management
- 24/7 web access
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AbilityNotes is an up-to-the-minute, purpose built, web-based system that provides βhome townβ type support to service providers working in the social service industry. It facilitates the control of therapeutic goals, daily notes, monthly reports, units of service contracts, and time management requirements of direct service providers, 24/7 anywhere the net can be accessed.
CloseLook Parent App
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The #1 easiest way for parents to stay in touch with their kid's activities while at the daycare. Connect with your child's daycare provider and/or teacher. Send and receive messages about your child's activities, find out when they had their nap, what they ate for lunch, and see pictures or videos of your child's fun activities throughout the day. Get important notifications about your child's progress and needs. It's like being next to your child while he/she is at the daycare center! The Close Look Parent app allows parents to stay in touch with their daycare provider through the following: - Teachers and parents can communicate via direct chat in a secure, private environment - Parents can receive photos and videos of their child's activities throughout the day - Your child learned a new song today? Get that pic in seconds via the Close Look Parent App - Get regular notifications and other details about your child's everyday activities - Receive daily reports from your child's teacher with important daily actions and information - Easy access to your childcare center's contact information and class enrollment - View history of your child's attendance & schedule - Encrypted and secure. All communication is secured using industry standards of authentication and encryption.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: AbilityNotes at every 3 months against CloseLook Parent App's every 59 months. AbilityNotes also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AbilityNotes ships an update every 3 months, CloseLook Parent App every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AbilityNotes | CloseLook Parent App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months β better | Every 59 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 β better | 14.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Management Information Disciplines, llc | Close Look |
In-app purchases
AbilityNotes
No in-app purchases
CloseLook Parent App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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