# CMS ParentSquare vs Birthbar

The clearest difference is rating: Birthbar at 5.0 against CMS ParentSquare's 4.2. Birthbar also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CMS ParentSquare's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birthbar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CMS ParentSquare asks for nothing beyond the download.

Birthbar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 11 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CMS ParentSquare | Birthbar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cms-parentsquare/id6444032781/reviews) | **[5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthbar/id6751735217/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) | [Birthbar Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836509120) |

## What reviewers say

### CMS ParentSquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cms-parentsquare/id6444032781)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Birthbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birthbar/id6751735217)

Get expert-backed, bite-sized parenting advice tailored to your child's age. Access curated video lessons and practical tools for sleep, feeding, development, and more, all from trusted professionals.

**Highlights:** Expert-led video lessons under 3 minutes, Customized content for child's age and needs, Clinically-informed tips on sleep, feeding, development, Inclusive topics for diverse families, Time-saving features, Growth and parenting goal tracking (Pro Plan)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $69.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CMS ParentSquare free?

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

### Is Birthbar free?

Birthbar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CMS ParentSquare or Birthbar?

Birthbar is rated higher. CMS ParentSquare averages 4.2 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Birthbar averages 5.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do CMS ParentSquare or Birthbar have ads?

Birthbar shows ads; CMS ParentSquare does not.

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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.*