# Perfect Day vs Student Dashboard

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Student Dashboard at none against Perfect Day's 3. Student Dashboard also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 26%). Perfect Day's advantage is chart position (#185 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Perfect Day sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per 7 days. Student Dashboard asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for Perfect Day against 3.1 for Student Dashboard. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of Perfect Day's written reviews are positive against 50% of Student Dashboard's.

Perfect Day ships an update every 2 weeks, Student Dashboard every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Perfect Day | Student Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-day-parent/id1661920286/reviews) | **[3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-dashboard/id6443608497/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 26.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#185** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Perfect Day Live Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661920254) | [MILA School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647632799) |

## What reviewers say

### Perfect Day

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perfect-day-parent/id1661920286)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Stay connected with your child's day at daycare or preschool. This app offers live HD video monitoring, real-time activity updates, and direct messaging with your childcare provider. It simplifies communication and provides peace of mind through instant notifications and easy information management.

**Highlights:** Patented live HD video monitoring, Real-time activity feed, Direct messaging with childcare center, Daily schedule viewing, Instant notifications for drop-off/pick-up, Contactless check-in/check-out

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Subscription Plan | $6.00 | per 7 days |
| Free Trial | $10.00 | per 7 days |
| Ultimate | $10.00 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great camera quality
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Live video streaming
- 👍 Real-time updates on child's activities
- 👍 Photos and notes from teachers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Inconsistent notifications
- 🐛 High cost and subscription fees
- 🐛 Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App freezes often
- Slow loading times
- Video lags
- Camera rarely loads

**Requested features**

- Zoom feature for video
- Widget or quick actions
- Ability to download attachments/pictures
- Customizable notifications
- Direct messaging with teachers


### Student Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/student-dashboard/id6443608497)

This app provides a centralized platform for MILA students to access important information and manage their academic life. It serves as a digital hub for school-related resources and updates.

**Highlights:** Academic information access, Resource management, School updates, Student portal

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Perfect Day free?

Perfect Day is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Student Dashboard free?

Student Dashboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Perfect Day or Student Dashboard?

Student Dashboard is rated higher. Perfect Day averages 3.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Student Dashboard averages 3.1 from 16 ratings.

### Do Perfect Day or Student Dashboard have ads?

Neither Perfect Day nor Student Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Perfect Day or Student Dashboard?

Perfect Day ships an update every 2 weeks, and Student Dashboard every 3 weeks. Most recently, Perfect Day was updated on October 30, 2026 and Student Dashboard on October 25, 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.*