NYCPS vs HSCA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NYCPS
This app enables parents and guardians to monitor their children's academic journey within the NYC Public School system. It provides access to grades, class schedules, attendance records, and assignment details.
- View grades
- Check schedules
- Monitor attendance
- Track assignments
- Support child's education
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NYCPS - NYCSA Mobile app allows parents/guardians to support and track their children's progress through public school education at the NYC Public Schools through the mobile app. It allows parents to view grades, schedules, attendance, and assignments.
HSCA
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The app serves guardians, students and staff by providing resources, announcements and the latest news regarding our school community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: NYCPS at 2 against HSCA's —. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | NYCPS | HSCA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (73 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 10.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | New York City Dept of Education | Victor Alarcon |
Bugs and requests
NYCPS
Reported bugs
13 issues- Stuck at 'Select Student' page with no students to select
- Login screen freezes
- App logs out frequently
- App doesn't accept correct credentials
- App crashes repeatedly
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- App doesn't allow login even with correct information
- App redirects to the website instead of functioning
- App freezes after hitting enter on login
- App doesn't recognize parent account credentials
- App doesn't let you go back to re-enter credentials
- App doesn't clear previous login info after deletion
- Login button is not visible due to screen size
- App prompts incorrect username or password despite website working
Requested features
7 requests- Bring back PupilPath
- Fix login issues
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Make app work with larger text sizes
- Ensure login button is visible on all screen sizes
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- Improve grading system breakdown
- Allow re-entry of login credentials after deletion
HSCA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
NYCPS
No in-app purchases
HSCA
No in-app purchases









