# UC Mobile vs ProgressBook Parent/Student

The clearest difference is ratings volume: ProgressBook Parent/Student at 4.5K against UC Mobile's 1. ProgressBook Parent/Student also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). UC Mobile's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment, 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.

UC Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProgressBook Parent/Student has 4.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of UC Mobile's written reviews are positive against 47% of ProgressBook Parent/Student's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UC Mobile ships an update every 12 months, ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | UC Mobile | ProgressBook Parent/Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-mobile/id600112783/reviews)** | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **46.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Cincinnati](https://appshunter.io/developer/600112786) | [Frontline Technologies Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/494961802) |

## What reviewers say

### UC Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uc-mobile/id600112783)

Access all University of Cincinnati information in one place. Find news, events, campus maps, dining options, and safety alerts. Stay connected with athletics, libraries, and course schedules.

**Highlights:** News and Events, Campus Maps and Shuttle Routes, Athletics Information, Campus Dining Menus, Safety and Emergency Alerts, Library and Directory Access, Course and Schedule Information

**In-app purchases:** none


### ProgressBook Parent/Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressbook-parentstudent/id1551002406)

Access essential student information on the go, including grades, attendance, assignments, and class schedules. This app connects parents and students to their learning community with no extra setup required.

**Highlights:** View grades, Track attendance, Check assignments, Access class schedule, On-the-go information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to check grades
- 👍 Helpful for students and parents
- 🚀 Convenient access to grades and assignments
- 👍 Reliable and organized
- 👍 Good for keeping track of progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login issues
- 🐛 Layout/UI could be improved
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on tablets
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inability to switch accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Constant need to update app with no update available
- App gets stuck in loading loop and won't open
- Zoomed in UI on tablets makes it unusable
- Login issues and inability to access grades

**Requested features**

- Add ability to adjust font/UI size
- Include option to view graded assignments
- Improve communication with teachers
- Provide more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is UC Mobile free?

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

### Is ProgressBook Parent/Student free?

ProgressBook Parent/Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, UC Mobile or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

UC Mobile is rated higher. UC Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ProgressBook Parent/Student averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do UC Mobile or ProgressBook Parent/Student have ads?

Neither UC Mobile nor ProgressBook Parent/Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, UC Mobile or ProgressBook Parent/Student?

UC Mobile ships an update every 12 months, and ProgressBook Parent/Student every 5 months. Most recently, UC Mobile was updated on August 22, 2026 and ProgressBook Parent/Student 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.*