# RollCall Parent vs Daymap Companion

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RollCall Parent at 14 against Daymap Companion's 1. RollCall Parent also leads on review sentiment (19% vs 7%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for RollCall Parent against 5.0 for Daymap Companion. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RollCall Parent has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 19% of RollCall Parent's written reviews are positive against 7% of Daymap Companion's.

RollCall Parent ships an update every 2 weeks, Daymap Companion every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RollCall Parent | Daymap Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-parent/id1504206392/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymap-companion/id6745364880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **19.3% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 57 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RollCall Safety Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504206391) | [Loop Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/680473938) |

## What reviewers say

### RollCall Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-parent/id1504206392)

Track your child's school bus in real-time and receive safety alerts. Manage absences, bookings, and monitor bus activity for a secure commute. This app enhances school bus safety and communication.

**Highlights:** Real-time school bus tracking, Bus monitor and guardian features, Register absences, Adjust bookings, Real-time safety alerts, Excursion management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use (when it works)
- 📍 Live bus tracking
- ✅ Notifications for tap on/off
- 💡 Great concept for parent peace of mind
- 🚀 Improved functionality (recent update)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequently crashes
- 🐛 App is often unusable
- 🐛 Frequent login issues/loops
- 🐛 App is slow and glitchy
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App logs out repeatedly
- App won't load or crashes on startup
- Map won't update or is frozen
- Login issues (loops, unsuccessful attempts, "something went wrong")

**Requested features**

- Map search for stops
- Push notifications for bus location
- CarPlay integration for map viewing
- Option to select all messages and mark as read
- Option to 'opt in' to bus service rather than list absences


### Daymap Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daymap-companion/id6745364880)

Access your child's school information with ease. View attendance records, assessment results, and daily schedules. Stay informed about your child's academic progress and school activities.

**Highlights:** View attendance records, Check assessment results, Access timetable, Monitor academic progress, Receive school updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RollCall Parent free?

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

### Is Daymap Companion free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RollCall Parent or Daymap Companion?

Daymap Companion is rated higher. RollCall Parent averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Daymap Companion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RollCall Parent or Daymap Companion have ads?

Neither RollCall Parent nor Daymap Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RollCall Parent or Daymap Companion?

RollCall Parent ships an update every 2 weeks, and Daymap Companion every 11 days. Most recently, RollCall Parent was updated on November 10, 2026 and Daymap Companion on November 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*