# ProgressBook Parent/Student vs NextGen Compete

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProgressBook Parent/Student at none against NextGen Compete's 2. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 1). NextGen Compete's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextGen Compete sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. ProgressBook Parent/Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

NextGen Compete 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, NextGen Compete every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProgressBook Parent/Student | NextGen Compete |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/nextgen-compete/id6782521464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) | [Christopher Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/556668374) |

## 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


### NextGen Compete

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextgen-compete/id6782521464)

This app provides a comprehensive system for high school athletes to navigate the college recruiting process. It offers tools for assessing readiness, creating a personalized plan, finding suitable schools, managing coach outreach, and tracking relevant events.

**Highlights:** Recruiting Readiness Score, Personalized recruiting roadmap, School search with Fit Score, Coach outreach tools, Event discovery and tracking, Family accounts, Public athlete profile

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $209.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NextGen Compete free?

NextGen Compete is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProgressBook Parent/Student or NextGen Compete?

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

### Do ProgressBook Parent/Student or NextGen Compete have ads?

Neither ProgressBook Parent/Student nor NextGen Compete shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProgressBook Parent/Student or NextGen Compete?

ProgressBook Parent/Student ships an update every 5 months, and NextGen Compete every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProgressBook Parent/Student was updated on October 1, 2026 and NextGen Compete on September 15, 2026.

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