# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Center Stage Ohio

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 5.6K against Center Stage Ohio's 7. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months). Center Stage Ohio's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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.

Center Stage Ohio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 5.6K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Center Stage Ohio every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | Center Stage Ohio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-stage-ohio/id6468110180/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [Center Stage Ohio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1709535395) |

## 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


### Center Stage Ohio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/center-stage-ohio/id6468110180)

Manage your dance studio account, register for classes, and sign up for events. Stay updated with schedules, important notifications, and studio announcements directly from your smartphone.

**Highlights:** Account management, Class registration, Event sign-ups, Photo sharing, Schedule checking, Notifications

**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 Center Stage Ohio free?

Center Stage Ohio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Center Stage Ohio?

Center Stage Ohio is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Center Stage Ohio averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Center Stage Ohio have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor Center Stage Ohio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Center Stage Ohio?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and Center Stage Ohio every 19 months. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 25, 2026 and Center Stage Ohio on October 24, 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.*