Comparison

BoomReader Parents vs MySchoolUpdate

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

Head to head
About

BoomReader Parents

This app digitizes home reading records, replacing traditional diaries. Parents can easily log books, track reading progress with detailed notes, and view a complete history. It also includes a reward system for children and reminders to encourage a consistent reading routine.

Highlights
  • Digital reading diary
  • Easy book and log addition
  • Detailed reading logs with notes
  • Activity feed with reading events
  • Complete book history
  • Automatic rewards for reading
  • Reading reminders
Features
Read full description

BoomReader is the digital reading record used by thousands of parents as a way to log home reading. Say goodbye to lost or ruined reading diaries. Never again will your child's reading record be left on the bus, at home on the table or in the car during the busy school run. Easily Add Books and Logs You can easily add any book you or your child are reading with seamless search through the thousands of titles already added. Detailed Reading Logs Simply enter the page number you and your child read too. Of course, you can add more information including comments and any words or sounds your child struggled with. Complete Activity Feed The new activity feed allows you to scroll through or the reading events for your child including reading band changes, reviews and of course the reading logs. Depending on the settings chosen by the school, you may also be able to see when your logs have been viewed or liked by the class teacher. Complete Book History You can view, search and filter the complete history of the books your child has read. Rewarding Reading BoomReader automatically rewards children for reading by awarding Gems. Your child can swap Gems for reward cards. For younger children, you can use our one-click magic button to jump into your child's account so you can help them to spend their Gems. Set Reminders You can also set daily reminders to help keep that vital reading routine and guarantee some quiet parent and child time as you enjoy reading to each other. Please note - your child’s school needs to purchase BoomReader in order for you to be able to access the app.

About

MySchoolUpdate

Features
Read full description

All-in-one platform that cuts communication costs, simplifies admin, strengthens compliance, improves attendance, and keeps every family β€” in any language, on any device β€” connected. School-to-parent communication is now easier with our messaging app which includes push notifications and school calendar sharing with parents. MySchoolUpdate helps schools cut costs, save staff time, engage every family, and stay compliant β€” all in one simple platform.

Screenshots

BoomReader Parents4 screens
MySchoolUpdate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MySchoolUpdate at every 4 days against BoomReader Parents's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BoomReader Parents ships an update every 6 weeks, MySchoolUpdate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 7 level
BoomReader Parents versus MySchoolUpdate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoomReader ParentsMySchoolUpdate
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews16.7% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAxe EdgeDenis Kondopoulos

In-app purchases

None

BoomReader Parents

No in-app purchases

None

MySchoolUpdate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BoomReader Parents free?
BoomReader Parents is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySchoolUpdate free?
MySchoolUpdate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BoomReader Parents or MySchoolUpdate have ads?
Neither BoomReader Parents nor MySchoolUpdate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BoomReader Parents or MySchoolUpdate?
BoomReader Parents ships an update every 6 weeks, and MySchoolUpdate every 4 days. Most recently, BoomReader Parents was updated on October 16, 2026 and MySchoolUpdate on October 9, 2026.

Other comparisons