ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Jackson Ironmen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProgressBook Parent/Student
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.
- View grades
- Track attendance
- Check assignments
- Access class schedule
- On-the-go information
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The Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student mobile app for Ohio schools empowers your learning community with necessary student information at their fingertips. Everything students and parents need to be informed about the in’s and out’s of the student experience is now on-the-go… and the best part is there’s no additional set up. All you need is an existing Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student record and you can download the app to access your info on your smart device. Easily access grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedule via the mobile app.
Jackson Ironmen
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Introducing the brand new app for Jackson Ironmen. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 3 against Jackson Ironmen's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Jackson Ironmen every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ProgressBook Parent/Student | Jackson Ironmen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Frontline Technologies Group LLC | Jackson City Schools, OH |
Bugs and requests
ProgressBook Parent/Student
Reported bugs
4 issues- 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
4 requests- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options
Jackson Ironmen
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ProgressBook Parent/Student
No in-app purchases
Jackson Ironmen
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?
Is Jackson Ironmen free?
Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Jackson Ironmen have ads?
Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Jackson Ironmen?
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