# ParentPlus vs FACTS School App

The clearest difference is rating: ParentPlus at 1.7 against FACTS School App's 1.3. ParentPlus also leads on ratings volume (266 vs 8). FACTS School App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

ParentPlus holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 266 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of ParentPlus's written reviews are positive against 0% of FACTS School App's.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, FACTS School App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | FACTS School App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews)** | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facts-school-app/id1071597881/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **6.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Nelnet International Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608297074) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615)

Access your child's academic information, including grades, attendance, and homework, from anywhere. Stay informed about school announcements, alerts, and events to foster a strong school-family connection.

**Highlights:** View grades and scores, Track attendance, Access homework assignments, Check child's schedule, Monitor discipline records, Receive school announcements and alerts, Combined school calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to grades from mobile device
- 📱 Convenient alternative to website login
- 📧 Easy access to teacher emails
- 📅 Calendar sync capability
- ℹ️ Good for communication and information sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🐢 Extremely slow performance
- 🔐 Persistent login and credential issues
- ⚪ White/blank screen on startup
- 🔄 Constant logout issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after login
- Login credentials rejected despite working on website
- White/blank screen on app launch
- App freezes and requires force quit
- Continuous logout without user action

**Requested features**

- Touch ID/biometric authentication
- Push notifications for new assignments and grades
- iPad-specific optimized version
- Remember login credentials properly
- Auto-correct in email composition


### FACTS School App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/facts-school-app/id1071597881)

This comprehensive application streamlines school operations, student and family management, and financial processes. It integrates teaching and learning tools, offering a complete solution for educational institutions.

**Highlights:** Student and family management, School operations management, Teaching and learning tools, Financial management, Integrations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is FACTS School App free?

FACTS School App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or FACTS School App?

ParentPlus is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while FACTS School App averages 1.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or FACTS School App have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor FACTS School App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or FACTS School App?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and FACTS School App every 2 months. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 21, 2026 and FACTS School App on October 24, 2026.

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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.*