# ParentVUE vs Here Comes the Bus

The clearest difference is rating: Here Comes the Bus at 4.5 against ParentVUE's 1.9. Here Comes the Bus also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 6%) and ratings volume (74K vs 201). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Here Comes the Bus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Here Comes the Bus has 74K ratings behind it against 201, 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 31% of Here Comes the Bus's.

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, Here Comes the Bus every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentVUE | Here Comes the Bus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (201 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentvue/id412054615/reviews) | **[4.5 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-comes-the-bus/id981902595/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 201 | **74K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | **31.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | #165 |
| Size | 47 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edupoint Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/412050330) | [Synovia Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/981902594) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentVUE

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

**Currently charting:** #154 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


### Here Comes the Bus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/here-comes-the-bus/id981902595)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Track your child's school bus in real-time and receive notifications about its location and their boarding/deboarding. This app ensures your child arrives at the bus stop on time and provides peace of mind regarding their safety and transportation.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus location tracking, Customizable map view, Push notification alerts, Student ridership tracking, Arrival and departure information, Multi-child tracking, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for tracking bus location
- 👍 Provides peace of mind for parents
- 💡 Useful concept for school transportation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable and buggy
- 🚫 Inaccurate bus location data
- ⚠️ Unresponsive customer support
- 🕰️ Delayed or missing notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Bus location stuck or showing incorrect position
- App crashing or not loading bus data
- Student bus assignments not properly reflected

**Requested features**

- Improve notification accuracy and timeliness
- Allow customization of notification settings per child
- Integrate with school transportation systems for better data sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentVUE free?

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

### Is Here Comes the Bus free?

Here Comes the Bus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ParentVUE or Here Comes the Bus?

Here Comes the Bus is rated higher. ParentVUE averages 1.9 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Here Comes the Bus averages 4.5 from 74K ratings.

### Do ParentVUE or Here Comes the Bus have ads?

Neither ParentVUE nor Here Comes the Bus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentVUE or Here Comes the Bus?

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, and Here Comes the Bus every 2 months. Most recently, ParentVUE was updated on November 10, 2026 and Here Comes the Bus on November 10, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ParentVUE or Here Comes the Bus?

ParentVUE currently peaks at #154 in the App Store charts, and Here Comes the Bus at #165. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*