eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App vs Alma Schools, AR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App
Access essential student information and manage administrative tasks on the go. This app provides student schedules, attendance, medical records, and contact details, with offline capabilities for uninterrupted access. It also facilitates discipline referrals and communication with staff and parents.
- Anytime, Anywhere Student Information Access
- Quick Student Search (QR/Barcode Scan)
- Offline Mode for Data Availability
- Today's Schedule Dashboard
- Discipline Referral Management
- Direct Communication with Contacts
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During the school day, you’re frequently on the move—to classrooms, the cafeteria, large group instruction rooms, and athletic fields. With the all-new eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App, important student information can go with you on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. The app’s intuitive touch interface puts student schedules, attendance, medical records, emergency contact information, and other essential data at your fingertips, wherever you are. It also helps you manage your workload by allowing you to access the discipline referral process and communicate with district staff and student contacts anytime, anywhere. Designed for users of the eSchoolPLUS student information system, the eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App is another 21st-century tool developed for 21st-century schools by SunGard K-12 Education. Features Robust Functionality, Information • Anytime, Anywhere Access. A wealth of student information is at your fingertips—contact information, class schedule, attendance, report card/individual progress reports, discipline, notes, demographics, and alerts, such as medical advisories. • Quick Search Capabilities. Easily find student information by scanning bar or QR codes on student I.D. cards, or search by first name, last name, student I.D., grade, gender, house team and status. The search engine provides results as a gallery of student photographs to ensure you connect with the right information. • Convenient Offline Mode. Student information is available even when a wireless connection is not, thanks to the app’s offline mode. This feature synchronizes basic information to your local device, secures it, and then makes it available when you’re not connected—on field trips, at athletic contests, or even during school emergencies. Powerful Mobile Office • Today at a Glance. The Dashboard features today’s class schedule and allows you to retrieve lists of students who are absent and those celebrating their birthday. • Portable Notifications. When paired with the eSchoolPLUS 3.0 notification engine, the app can extend the reach and timeliness of routine and emergency communications. You can read notifications wherever you are. • Discipline At-the-Scene. The discipline referral process is available wherever you need it—in school hallways, classrooms, and the cafeteria. The tool permits you open and submit a conduct referral. You also can add documentation, like photographs and notes, to the referral. • Timely Connections. Initiate conversations from your mobile device by tapping on phone numbers and e-mail addresses in a student’s contact information. Intuitive 21st-Century Tool • User Friendly App. The touch interface is easy to use. Those who need a little help can watch a short video available on the customer support website, which explains how to navigate the app and use its features. In addition, screen overlays will appear the first time you open each of the app’s pages. • Building-Specific and Student-Centric Data. Based on your eSchoolPLUS domain and password, the app quickly takes you to the student information for your building. This increases the speed of your searches and reduces the amount of data stored on your device. And, if you need to view information for more than one building, the app allows you to move there with ease. Secure Access • Protection for Student Privacy. The app’s security, with encrypted data exchange, safeguards student data from prying eyes, either on the device or in the air. • Consistency with District Access Criteria. On first use, you will be required to enter a passkey to gain access to the district’s eSchoolPLUS server. The district’s pre-established criteria determine what student information eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App users can view.
Alma Schools, AR
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Introducing the brand new app for Alma Schools, AR. NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar to share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student's organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section, you'll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. DISTRICT UPDATES In the Live Feed is where you'll find updates from the administration about what's going on in the district right now. Whether that's celebrating a student's success, or reminding you about an upcoming deadline. CONTACT STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and department contacts under an easy-to-navigate directory.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alma Schools, AR at every 3 months against eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App's every 7 months. eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App ships an update every 7 months, Alma Schools, AR every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App | Alma Schools, AR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.5 (43 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PowerSchool Group LLC | Alma School District 30 |
In-app purchases
eSchoolPLUS Admin Mobile App
No in-app purchases
Alma Schools, AR
No in-app purchases
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