# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs CSAL Middle

The clearest difference is update cadence: CSAL Middle at every 3 weeks against ProgressBook Parent/Student's every 5 months. CSAL Middle also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). ProgressBook Parent/Student's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 14) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

ProgressBook Parent/Student holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 4.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, CSAL Middle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | CSAL Middle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews)** | [4.4 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csal-middle/id1581942030/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [East Baton Rouge Parish School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1409833322) |

## 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


### CSAL Middle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/csal-middle/id1581942030)

This app connects parents, students, teachers, and administrators with school news, event calendars, and online resources. It provides quick access to essential information to keep the school community informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Event calendars, Access to online resources, Interactive tools, Stay connected with school

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

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

### Is CSAL Middle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or CSAL Middle?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while CSAL Middle averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or CSAL Middle have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor CSAL Middle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or CSAL Middle?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and CSAL Middle every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 14, 2026 and CSAL Middle on October 4, 2026.

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