SchoolBridge vs MLC School NZ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SchoolBridge
This app streamlines communication and administrative tasks for school communities. It offers features for parents, students, and staff to manage information, report absences, access timetables, and receive alerts.
- Absence Reporting
- School Notices & Alerts
- Online Permission Slips
- Student Timetable Access
- Staff Planner
- Forms & Documents
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SchoolBridge is a collection of tools that help school communities share information and get things done with less time and effort. FEATURES FOR PARENTS • Easy Sign in with Magic Link • Fast Absence Reporting • School Notices & Alerts • Online Permission Slips • Forms & Documents • Newsletters • QR Scanner for web sign in FEATURES FOR STUDENTS • Student ID Card • View Your Timetable • School Notices & Alerts • News & Newsletters • Teacher Contacts • School Links FEATURES FOR SCHOOL STAFF • Staff ID Card • Staff Alerts • Staff Planner • Leave Requests • Reimbursement Claims • Student Search • EOTC Management SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS The SchoolBridge platform enables schools to get more out of their SMS data to serve their communities better. To enable SchoolBridge for your School, please call: 07 281 1600 or email us: support@inboxdesign.co.nz
MLC School NZ
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MLC School is a comprehensive mobile application designed to inspire spiritual growth, learning, and community connection. Built around biblical education, the app gives you access to structured programs such as Healing School, Evangelism Training, Discipleship Courses, and the Bible Diploma Program. Each program includes articles, images, and resources to guide your spiritual journey. Stay informed with official MLC News and announcements, explore community discussions, and share your own posts with rich media support. The app also offers a personalized dashboard, secure user profiles, avatar upload, and full account management to give you complete control over your experience. With push notifications, event updates, and a vibrant community feed, MLC School is more than just a learning platform—it’s a space for fellowship, growth, and active engagement.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MLC School NZ at 14.0 against SchoolBridge's 16.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SchoolBridge ships an update every 11 days, MLC School NZ every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SchoolBridge | MLC School NZ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (19 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 120 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inbox Design | NZ Marketing Group Limited |
In-app purchases
SchoolBridge
No in-app purchases
MLC School NZ
No in-app purchases
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