Comparison

ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Driver Education Course Ohio

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • View grades
  • Track attendance
  • Check assignments
  • Access class schedule
  • On-the-go information
Features
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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.

About

Driver Education Course Ohio

This app provides an Ohio State-Approved Driver's Education Course that can be completed on any electronic device. It covers all necessary modules and quizzes to satisfy the Graduated Driver Licensing Law for individuals under 18.

Highlights
  • Ohio State-Approved curriculum
  • Accessible on any electronic device
  • 10 modules and final exam
  • Online instructor support
  • Emailed completion certificate
  • Learn rules of the road
Features
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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Here at Costech Technologies Inc., we’ve been busy pounding the pavement to find new ways to meet our customers' needs. Not only can you take our Ohio State-Approved Driver’s Education Course on your computer, but you can NOW also register and take your course on any electronic device. NOW, FOR THE DETAILS. ​What’s the purpose of this course? In Ohio, if you are under age 18, you must satisfy the Graduated Driver Licensing Law before being able to obtain your Driver’s License. Ohio’s GDL Law has three parts: Temporary Permit (TIPIC), Probationary Driver’s License, and Full License/No Restrictions. ​ At the age of 15 years and six months, you can begin the Temporary Permit process. Once you have completed the knowledge test and vision screening, you have earned your Learner’s Permit. ​When do I need to take this course? Before being able to move on to Phase 2, the Probationary Driver’s License, certain requirements must be met. This includes completing a Driver Education Course at a licensed driver training school, which includes 24 hours of classroom OR online instruction, and 8 hours of driving time. That’s where we can help! We have made taking a Driver’s Education course so simple and easy, that everything can be done with the touch of a finger. Whether you are using a tablet or phone – we’ve got you covered! You can register, pay, and take our Driver’s Education course on any electronic device. ​Why choose us? o We are approved by the Ohio Department of Public Safety (DPS); o You can complete your course ANYWHERE, at ANYTIME, on ANY device; o Our course is less expensive than traditional classroom courses; o EXCELLENT and efficient Customer Care Service. You also have access to an online instructor to answer any of your driver education questions. o Learn the rules of the road and how to drive via our easy-to-follow and up-to-date course content, videos, and animations; o Narrated textbook What we offer: o Our approved Driver Education Course is at least 24 hours in duration (the State minimum); o The course is divided into 10 Modules and one (1) Final Exam; o You must achieve 75% or higher on all quizzes and tests; o You have 6 months to complete the course (State regulation); o You can complete up to 4 hours of online training per calendar day (State regulation); o NO hidden fees! Once you pay the registration fee, you will have access to all required material, including the ability to have the course read to you through audio enhancement; o Emailed Completion Certificate. What’s next? Once our Certified Instructor issues your Completion Certificate, you will receive it via email. With this certificate, you can now contact any approved driving school in your area to complete the 8 hours of driving time. Our mission is to ensure that every driver is a safe driver. Your safety comes first and we’ll be here to help you every step of the way. Hop in and join us for a mobile ride!

Screenshots

ProgressBook Parent/Student4 screens
Driver Education Course Ohio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.7 against Driver Education Course Ohio's 1.6. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ratings volume (5.6K vs 12). Driver Education Course Ohio's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ProgressBook Parent/Student holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 5.6K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Driver Education Course Ohio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ProgressBook Parent/Student versus Driver Education Course Ohio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressBook Parent/StudentDriver Education Course Ohio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (5.6K ratings) — better1.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews46.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.6K — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFrontline Technologies Group LLCCostech Technologies Inc.

Customer experience

ProgressBook Parent/Student

All ratings4,473 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive46.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative44.8%

Driver Education Course Ohio

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%

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

Driver Education Course Ohio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ProgressBook Parent/Student

No in-app purchases

None

Driver Education Course Ohio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?
ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Driver Education Course Ohio free?
Driver Education Course Ohio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Driver Education Course Ohio?
ProgressBook Parent/Student is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while Driver Education Course Ohio averages 1.6 from 12 ratings.
Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Driver Education Course Ohio have ads?
Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor Driver Education Course Ohio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Driver Education Course Ohio?
ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and Driver Education Course Ohio every 6 weeks. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 25, 2026 and Driver Education Course Ohio on October 24, 2026.

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