# MyPaymentsPlus vs CTLS Parent

The clearest difference is rating: CTLS Parent at 3.8 against MyPaymentsPlus's 2.9. CTLS Parent also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 18). MyPaymentsPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

CTLS Parent holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CTLS Parent has 1.2K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of MyPaymentsPlus's written reviews are positive against 22% of CTLS Parent's.

MyPaymentsPlus ships an update every 2 months, CTLS Parent weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyPaymentsPlus | CTLS Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mypaymentsplus/id537636060/reviews) | **[3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | **22.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 31 MB | 153 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Software International](https://appshunter.io/developer/537636063) | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### CTLS Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctls-parent/id1382963777)

This app connects school districts, teachers, and families in one central location. It facilitates communication through messages, alerts, and updates, ensuring families stay informed about school events and student progress. Features include direct messaging, group conversations, and event sign-ups.

**Highlights:** School news and classroom updates, Direct messaging with teachers, Automated message translation, Important alerts and notices, Event and volunteer sign-ups, Absence and tardy reporting

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good communications
- 🚀 Excellent resource
- 🚀 Consolidation is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Awful & Useless
- 🐛 Frustrated parent
- 🐛 It is difficult hard to understand
- 🐛 The app is not ready
- 🐛 Email system is garbage

**Reported bugs**

- Bug in calendar
- Continuously showing the same July 23 message
- Stuck on the same message from JULY

**Requested features**

- Make one for students


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyPaymentsPlus free?

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

### Is CTLS Parent free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyPaymentsPlus or CTLS Parent?

CTLS Parent is rated higher. MyPaymentsPlus averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while CTLS Parent averages 3.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do MyPaymentsPlus or CTLS Parent have ads?

Neither MyPaymentsPlus nor CTLS Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyPaymentsPlus or CTLS Parent?

MyPaymentsPlus ships an update every 2 months, and CTLS Parent weekly. Most recently, MyPaymentsPlus was updated on September 14, 2026 and CTLS Parent on September 23, 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.*