# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProgressBook Parent/Student at none against Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep's 6. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.5K vs 1.3K). Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ProgressBook Parent/Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ProgressBook Parent/Student against 4.7 for Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 46% of ProgressBook Parent/Student's written reviews are positive against 48% of Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep's.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) | [4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-bmv-permit-practice-prep/id1552210154/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | **47.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [S Mehta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485831498) |

## What reviewers say

### ProgressBook Parent/Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406)

Access essential student information on the go, including grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedules. This app connects parents and students to their learning community with no extra setup required.

**Highlights:** View grades, Track attendance, Check assignments, Access class schedule, On-the-go information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to check grades
- 👍 Helpful for students and parents
- 🚀 Convenient access to grades and assignments
- 👍 Reliable and organized
- 👍 Good for keeping track of progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Layout/UI could be improved
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on tablets
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to switch accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to update app with no update available
- App gets stuck in loading loop and won't open
- Zoomed in UI on tablets makes it unusable
- Login issues and inability to access grades

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options


### Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ohio-bmv-permit-practice-prep/id1552210154)

Prepare for your Ohio BMV certification exam with practice tests based on official state manuals. This app offers a friendly user interface and covers car, motorcycle, and CDL tests with actual questions, signs, fines, and limits.

**Highlights:** Official BMV manual-based tests, Car, motorcycle, and CDL prep, Actual test questions, Signs, fines, and limits, Practice tests and statistics, Friendly UI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 7 Days | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium 30 Days | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium 365 Days | $12.99 | per year |
| Remove Banner ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Full Screen ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Premium Access - Lifetime | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Teaches basic traffic laws and rules
- 👍 Explains correct answers
- 👍 Accurate questions similar to actual permit test

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads, disruptive to studying
- 🐛 Ads preventing progress on tests
- 🐛 Incorrect location information for tests

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to change answers
- Repeat questions
- Lack of diversity in questions

**Requested features**

- Add DMV manual or audio option
- Improve ad frequency and placement


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep free?

Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep?

ProgressBook Parent/Student and Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4.5K and 1.3K ratings respectively.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep have ads?

Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep shows ads; ProgressBook Parent/Student does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep every 2 months. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 18, 2026 and Ohio BMV Permit Practice Prep on October 15, 2026.

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