# BCPS Connect vs TIF Academy

The clearest difference is rating: TIF Academy at 3.0 against BCPS Connect's 1.8. BCPS Connect's advantage is ratings volume (132 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

TIF Academy holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCPS Connect has 132 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BCPS Connect | TIF Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (132 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tif-academy/id6642707354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus School Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/860665264) | [Divine Community Services Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763636123) |

## What reviewers say

### BCPS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984)

This app serves as a central hub for parents, guardians, and students of Broward County Public Schools. It provides easy access to important educational information like grades, schedules, attendance, and school news. Stay connected with real-time notifications and messages to support your student's academic journey.

**Highlights:** Student and Parent Portals, Access grades and assignments, View schedules and attendance, School calendars and events, Real-time notifications and messages, Class resources and forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking progress
- 👍 Better than previous tools
- 👍 Good for viewing schedules
- 👍 App works fine for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Blank/white screen errors
- 🐛 Difficult registration process
- 🐛 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Blank/white screen after login
- Login issues (permission declined, Microsoft sign-in broken)
- App logs users out automatically
- Information disappears, children no longer visible

**Requested features**

- Bring back Pinnacle/Virtual Counselor
- Improve language settings/translation
- Add face recognition for login
- Fix bugs and improve functionality
- Make app more user-friendly


### TIF Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tif-academy/id6642707354)

This app connects parents, students, teachers, and administrators with school news, resources, and event information. It provides quick access to important updates and interactive tools to keep the school community informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Interactive event calendars, Access to online resources, Stay connected with school community, Information for parents, students, teachers, and administrators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BCPS Connect free?

BCPS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TIF Academy free?

TIF Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, BCPS Connect or TIF Academy?

TIF Academy is rated higher. BCPS Connect averages 1.8 out of 5 from 132 ratings, while TIF Academy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do BCPS Connect or TIF Academy have ads?

Neither BCPS Connect nor TIF Academy shows ads.

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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.*