# BCPS Connect vs Florida FAST Test Prep

The clearest difference is rating: Florida FAST Test Prep at 5.0 against BCPS Connect's 1.8. BCPS Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (101 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Florida FAST Test Prep sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. BCPS Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Florida FAST Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BCPS Connect has 101 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | BCPS Connect | Florida FAST Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-fast-test-prep/id6761319655/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **101** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 12.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focus School Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/860665264) | [CHARLES ALBERT GIVENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888866841) |

## 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


### Florida FAST Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florida-fast-test-prep/id6761319655)

Practice for Florida FAST assessments in ELA and Math for grades 3-10. Features realistic questions, full-length exams, and detailed explanations aligned with Florida B.E.S.T. Standards. Ideal for students, parents, and educators seeking targeted preparation.

**Highlights:** Grade-specific content aligned to Florida FAST standards, Full-length practice exams (PM1, PM2, PM3), Step-by-step explanations, Reading and math practice, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Florida Fast Grade 3 ELA Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 5 Math Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 4 Math Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 3 Math Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 4 ELA Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 5 ELA Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 9 Algebra 1 EOC Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Grade 9 ELA Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Florida FAST Test Prep All-Packs | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BCPS Connect free?

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

### Is Florida FAST Test Prep free?

Florida FAST Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BCPS Connect or Florida FAST Test Prep?

Florida FAST Test Prep is rated higher. BCPS Connect averages 1.8 out of 5 from 101 ratings, while Florida FAST Test Prep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do BCPS Connect or Florida FAST Test Prep have ads?

Neither BCPS Connect nor Florida FAST Test Prep shows ads.

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