# ParentPlus vs Points Scan

The clearest difference is rating: Points Scan at 4.8 against ParentPlus's 1.7. Points Scan also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 6%) and ratings volume (2.7K vs 254). On price, update cadence, 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.

Points Scan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Points Scan has 2.7K ratings behind it against 254, 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 32% of Points Scan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Points Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 254 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **31.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Straight Path Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1087200657) |

## 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


### Points Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/points-scan/id1087200658)

Quickly determine the Accelerated Reader™ points and reading level for any book by scanning its barcode or searching by title/author. Save your favorite books for easy access.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes, Instant AR™ point value, Instant AR™ level, Title search, Author search, Save to Favorites list

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient scanning feature
- 💡 Helpful for AR goals
- 🙌 Teacher-approved

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unable to find many books
- 🤔 Inconsistent search results
- 🤯 Buggy barcode scanning

**Reported bugs**

- Scanning issues with books starting with 0
- Incorrect character display in search results
- Sudden inability to search by name or author
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Include word count information
- Add ability to mark books as completed
- Improve search functionality
- Expand book database coverage


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is Points Scan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Points Scan?

Points Scan is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Points Scan averages 4.8 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Points Scan have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Points Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Points Scan?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Points Scan every 5 months. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 1, 2026 and Points Scan on October 2, 2026.

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