# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs McDonald Local Schools

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 5.6K against McDonald Local Schools's 2. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on device support (3 vs 1). McDonald Local Schools's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). 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.

McDonald Local Schools 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, McDonald Local Schools every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | McDonald Local Schools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonald-local-schools/id6741481777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 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) | [McDonald Local Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794374113) |

## 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


### McDonald Local Schools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mcdonald-local-schools/id6741481777)

Stay informed about school events, district updates, and cafeteria menus. Customize notifications for your student's organization and easily access staff contacts. Never miss important information from the school district.

**Highlights:** Event listings with calendar integration, Customizable notifications by student organization, Weekly cafeteria menus, Live district updates feed, Staff and department contact 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 McDonald Local Schools free?

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

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

McDonald Local Schools is rated higher. ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while McDonald Local Schools averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or McDonald Local Schools have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor McDonald Local Schools shows ads.

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

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and McDonald Local Schools every 2 months. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 29, 2026 and McDonald Local Schools 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.*