# ParentVUE vs MyPaymentsPlus

The clearest difference is rating: MyPaymentsPlus at 2.9 against ParentVUE's 2.0. ParentVUE's advantage is chart position (#109 vs unranked) and ratings volume (127 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MyPaymentsPlus holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentVUE has 127 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of ParentVUE's written reviews are positive against 11% of MyPaymentsPlus's.

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, MyPaymentsPlus every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentVUE | MyPaymentsPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentvue/id412054615/reviews) | **[2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypaymentsplus/id537636060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **11.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#109** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Edupoint Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/412050330) | [Horizon Software International](https://appshunter.io/developer/537636063) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentVUE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentvue/id412054615)

**Currently charting:** #109 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Stay connected with your child's academic progress. This app provides near real-time access to assignments, scores, attendance, and demographic information. Manage multiple children's profiles with a single login.

**Highlights:** View assignments and scores, Track attendance records, Access demographic information, Single sign-on for multiple children, Near real-time data updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Provides quick access to student information
- 💡 Helpful for staying involved in child's education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- ⚠️ Unreliable email and messaging features
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🤯 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account lockouts
- Grades and assignments not displaying correctly
- Emails not sending or getting lost
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
- App crashing or freezing frequently

**Requested features**

- Add bulk delete option for emails
- Improve notification system to clearly indicate new messages
- Allow customization of app layout and information display
- Integrate with other school communication tools
- Provide better support for multiple students in different schools


### MyPaymentsPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypaymentsplus/id537636060)

Manage your child's school cafeteria account easily. View balances, deposit funds securely, and track purchases. Receive low balance alerts to ensure funds are always available.

**Highlights:** View student cafeteria balances, Securely deposit funds, Low balance notifications, View payment history, Monitor item purchases

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentVUE free?

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

### Is MyPaymentsPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentVUE or MyPaymentsPlus?

MyPaymentsPlus is rated higher. ParentVUE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while MyPaymentsPlus averages 2.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do ParentVUE or MyPaymentsPlus have ads?

Neither ParentVUE nor MyPaymentsPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentVUE or MyPaymentsPlus?

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, and MyPaymentsPlus every 2 months. Most recently, ParentVUE was updated on September 24, 2026 and MyPaymentsPlus on September 14, 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.*