Comparison

First View vs SkoolTrax

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

First View

This app helps K-12 parents and caregivers monitor their student's school commute. It provides real-time vehicle tracking, trip updates, and instant notifications for a stress-free transportation experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location tracking
  • Monitor multiple students and transportation types
  • Access trip details and updates
  • Receive instant notifications and service alerts
  • Set up custom alerts for family members
  • Dedicated customer support
Features
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For K-12 parents and caregivers, we understand the importance of a stress-free school commute for your student. That's why we've developed FirstView, our easy-to-use vehicle tracking app. FirstView allows you to plan your day and stay connected with your student's trips, regardless of the type of vehicle your student travels in. With FirstView: - See real-time vehicle location and track its progress - Easily monitor multiple students, including yellow school bus and special/alternative transportation journeys - Quickly access updates and vehicle details for each trip - Receive instant notifications and service alerts from your district - Set up family members and caregivers to receive customizable trip update alerts - Dedicated customer support at your fingertips

About

SkoolTrax

Features
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SkoolTrax: Smart School Bus Tracking & Communication SkoolTrax is the all-in-one solution for safer, smarter school transportation. Designed for school districts, bus contractors, drivers, and parents, SkoolTrax brings real-time visibility, communication, and efficiency to every ride. FOR PARENTS Stay connected and reassured with live bus tracking, notifications when your child boards or exits the bus, and direct messaging with drivers. No more guesswork—just peace of mind. FOR DRIVERS Easily log daily events, submit service requests, check student attendance, and communicate with parents—all from one simple dashboard. FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS & CONTRACTORS Gain full visibility into your fleet’s operations. Monitor routes, track bus locations in real-time, and ensure compliance and safety protocols are followed. Key Features: - Live GPS bus tracking - Student attendance check-in/check-out - Real-time alerts for parents - Secure parent-driver messaging - Driver service request submissions - Incident/event logging - District-wide fleet monitoring - Pre-Trip Inspection logging - Easy integration with existing systems SkoolTrax empowers safer, more efficient transportation—giving everyone peace of mind, from the school gate to your front door.

Screenshots

First View4 screens
SkoolTrax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: First View at 15.1 against SkoolTrax's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
First View versus SkoolTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirst ViewSkoolTrax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (21K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings21K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFirstgroup America IncGood Shepherd Transportation LLC

Bugs and requests

First View

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Routes disappearing from app
  • Login and password reset problems
  • Glitchy user interface

Requested features

3 requests
  • Estimated time of arrival for bus
  • Simpler setup and configuration
  • Consistent performance across all users

SkoolTrax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

First View

No in-app purchases

None

SkoolTrax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is First View free?
First View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkoolTrax free?
SkoolTrax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do First View or SkoolTrax have ads?
Neither First View nor SkoolTrax shows ads.

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