Comparison

CMS ParentSquare vs Connect 4 Faith

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 central hub for all communication. It ensures families receive important alerts, messages from teachers, and school updates, fostering a stronger connection to the student's education.

Highlights
  • School news and classroom updates
  • Direct messaging with teachers
  • Automatic translation to 190+ languages
  • Important alerts and notices
  • Group conversations
  • Sign-ups for volunteering and conferences
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

Connect 4 Faith

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This app is to help you stay connected with the ministries, events, and volunteer opportunities with Connect 4 Faith. You can register for events, pray with our prayer group, read the Bible, and save notes. Mobile app version: 6.19.3

Screenshots

CMS ParentSquare4 screens
Connect 4 Faith3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Connect 4 Faith at 4 against CMS ParentSquare's 2. Connect 4 Faith also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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

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 Connect 4 Faith: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCMS ParentSquareConnect 4 Faith
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (39 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentSquareConnect 4 Faith

In-app purchases

None

CMS ParentSquare

No in-app purchases

None

Connect 4 Faith

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CMS ParentSquare free?
CMS ParentSquare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Connect 4 Faith free?
Connect 4 Faith is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CMS ParentSquare or Connect 4 Faith have ads?
Neither CMS ParentSquare nor Connect 4 Faith shows ads.

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