Schoology vs LAUSD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Schoology
This app provides a powerful learning management solution for iOS devices. It allows users to manage classrooms, create and submit assignments, participate in discussions, and perform assessments. Students and educators can collaborate and engage in academic experiences on the go.
- Classroom management
- Assignment creation and submission
- Interactive discussions
- Assessment performance
- Peer collaboration
- Mobile learning access
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Get the award-winning app that extends Schoology’s powerful learning management solution to your iOS device. Manage your classroom, create and submit assignments, participate in interactive discussions, perform assessments, collaborate with your peers, and much more! With Schoology’s iOS mobile app, you can have rich and engaging academic experiences anytime, anywhere.
LAUSD
Stay connected with your child's education. Track assignments, view grades, and monitor attendance. Access school calendars, events, and important contact information all in one place.
- Track children's school activities
- View school calendars and events
- Call school directly
- View upcoming assignments
- Set reminders and receive alerts
- Monitor attendance (late/absent)
- See grades
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You can now download the official LAUSD Mobile App: • Keep track of all your children and their school activities • View school calendars and events • Call the school directly from the app • View upcoming assignments for your student • Set reminders and receive alerts • Know when you child is late or absent • See Grades and Search for resource and links to help
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LAUSD at 2.8 against Schoology's 1.3. Schoology's advantage is ratings volume (133K vs 68) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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.
LAUSD holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Schoology has 133K ratings behind it against 68, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 14% and 13% positive.
Schoology ships an update every 2 months, LAUSD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Schoology | LAUSD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (133K ratings) | 2.8 (68 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews — better | 13.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 133K — better | 68 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #110 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PowerSchool Group LLC | LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT |
Customer experience
Schoology
LAUSD
Bugs and requests
Schoology
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login issues and errors
- Disappearing or unsubmitted assignments
- Incompatibility with certain devices/browsers
- Unreliable syncing and data loss
Requested features
5 requests- Improve notification system
- Add dark mode option
- Streamline assignment submission process
- Enhance organization and filtering of courses/assignments
- Improve mobile compatibility and functionality
LAUSD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Schoology
No in-app purchases
LAUSD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Schoology free?
Is LAUSD free?
Which has better reviews, Schoology or LAUSD?
Do Schoology or LAUSD have ads?
Which is updated more often, Schoology or LAUSD?
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