ILD Pro 2 vs Parkside School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ILD Pro 2
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Take your education observation recording, planning, and tracking to a whole new level with your mobile device and this simple to use extension of the Interactive Learning Diary online platform. Using the ILD Pro 2 Teacher app will allow you to teach and capture observations simultaneously using photo, video, and audio evidence. In or out of nursery or school, with or without access to a Wi-Fi network, you can capture observations in any location. Features include: - Instantly capture multiple photos, video, and audio clips as observation evidence - Tag or assess observations and link to curriculum aspects - Assess against multiple curriculums, even those which you have created yourself using our powerful Curriculum Builder (premium add-on to your ILD System) - Add written Next Steps and assign them from Curriculum Outcome Statements - Create Baseline assessments for individual children or the whole class - Versatility to fully or partially record and complete observations - Simply record photo, audio or video evidence and store it in your device’s gallery – return later to complete observation - Record your evidence and type or dictate a brief overview – return later to complete observation - All complete or incomplete observations can be held in a time window for final moderation before publishing - Child Mode allows children to get creative with mobile devices and record their own learning experiences What’s New - Brand new app, re-written from the ground up, slick user interface and speed enhancements across the board - Automatic Data Synchronisation ensures your ILD Pro 2 is always kept up to date with the latest staff, pupil, class, and curriculum changes - Select multiple photo, audio, and video media items simultaneously from your device’s gallery to add to an observation - Next Step Targets can be assigned quickly by using the new target icon available when assessing curriculum statements - Baseline Assessments can now be created for individual children or the whole class - Child Mode allows you to instantly set the device for children to use. They can capture photo, video and audio clips and write comments, selecting themselves and friends involved. Educators can then review the work and include assessments and next steps before securely submitting them to the online ILD system. - In-App Notifications can now be received in ILD Pro 2 meaning you will no longer miss out on important updates sent by us or from your school/nursery
Parkside School
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The Parkside School App is our dedicated parent communication and engagement platform, designed to keep parents informed, connected, and up to date with school life, all in one place. Created specifically for Parkside families, the app brings together essential information, timely updates, and school communications in a clear, simple way. Key features include: - Receive important push notifications and in-app messages from the school - Keep key school information separate from busy email inboxes - View the school calendar and noticeboard, tailored to you and your child - Access essential documents and resources via The Hub - Stay up to date with your child’s activities and school news through the Newsfeed - See clear, visible notice updates for important events and reminders - Enjoy streamlined, digital communication Registration: To use the Parkside School App, you’ll need an account provided by the school. Once registered, you’ll have instant access to everything you need to stay connected with Parkside School.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ILD Pro 2 at every 3 weeks against Parkside School's every 4 months. ILD Pro 2 also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ILD Pro 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Parkside School every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ILD Pro 2 | Parkside School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 138 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Interactive Learning Diary Limited | Weduc UK Ltd |
In-app purchases
ILD Pro 2
No in-app purchases
Parkside School
No in-app purchases
Questions
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