# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs Mathews Local

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.5K against Mathews Local's 1. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Mathews Local's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Mathews Local 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 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, Mathews Local every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | Mathews Local |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathews-local/id6502211640/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 59 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [Mathews Local School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744627273) |

## 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


### Mathews Local

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mathews-local/id6502211640)

Stay informed about school district events, customize notifications for your student's organizations, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get live updates from administration and easily find staff contact information.

**Highlights:** Event listings with calendar integration, Customizable organization notifications, Weekly cafeteria menus, Live district updates feed, Staff and department directory

**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 Mathews Local free?

Mathews Local is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Mathews Local?

Mathews Local is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Mathews Local averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or Mathews Local have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor Mathews Local shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or Mathews Local?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and Mathews Local every 6 months. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 14, 2026 and Mathews Local on October 1, 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.*