Comparison

CMS ParentSquare vs BOLD Church

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

CMS ParentSquare

This app connects schools and families, providing a centralized platform for all school communications. It ensures families receive important alerts, messages from teachers, and updates, helping them stay informed and engaged with their child's education.

Highlights
  • Centralized school communications
  • Teacher messaging
  • Automated translation
  • School news and updates
  • Attendance and fee payments
  • Group conversations
Features
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What is CMS ParentSquare? CMS ParentSquare helps schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, CMS ParentSquare makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love CMS ParentSquare: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With CMS ParentSquare, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. CMS ParentSquare for iOS The CMS ParentSquare app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies* • Pay school-related fees and invoices* * If included with your school's implementation

About

BOLD Church

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This app will help you stay connected with the day-today life of BOLD Church. With this app you can: join a group and chat with our members, RSVP to upcoming events, set up your giving, watch or listen to past messages, and download resources to help you grow in your walk with Jesus. BOLD Church is a Jesus-centered church based in Erie, Colorado.

Screenshots

CMS ParentSquare4 screens
BOLD Church3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: CMS ParentSquare at 2 against BOLD Church's —. BOLD Church's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CMS ParentSquare versus BOLD Church: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMS ParentSquareBOLD Church
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentSquareBOLD CHURCH

In-app purchases

None

CMS ParentSquare

No in-app purchases

None

BOLD Church

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMS ParentSquare free?
CMS ParentSquare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BOLD Church free?
BOLD Church is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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