# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Norwalk Catholic

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.7 against Norwalk Catholic's 3.5. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 4). Norwalk Catholic's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 4.5K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Norwalk Catholic monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | Norwalk Catholic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews)** | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norwalk-catholic/id1609056963/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [Norwalk Catholic School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1449997098) |

## 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


### Norwalk Catholic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norwalk-catholic/id1609056963)

Stay connected with your school community. Access important news, event calendars, and online resources for parents, students, teachers, and administrators. This app provides quick access to essential school information.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Interactive event calendars, Access to online resources, Community connection tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 Norwalk Catholic free?

Norwalk Catholic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Norwalk Catholic?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Norwalk Catholic averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Norwalk Catholic have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor Norwalk Catholic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Norwalk Catholic?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and Norwalk Catholic monthly. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 14, 2026 and Norwalk Catholic on October 4, 2026.

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