# ParentPlus vs LIA Nest

The clearest difference is rating: LIA Nest at 2.8 against ParentPlus's 1.7. LIA Nest also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 6%). ParentPlus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (266 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

LIA Nest holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 266 ratings behind it against 4, 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 33% of LIA Nest's.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, LIA Nest every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | LIA Nest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lia-nest/id1575806425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Lincoln International Academy Educational Excellence](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575763033) |

## 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


### LIA Nest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lia-nest/id1575806425)

Access your class schedule, school news, and important updates in one place. Stay connected with the school community through sports, health information, and announcements.

**Highlights:** Class schedule management, School news updates, Smart links for information, Sports and health information, Community updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is LIA Nest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or LIA Nest?

LIA Nest is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while LIA Nest averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or LIA Nest have ads?

LIA Nest shows ads; ParentPlus does not.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or LIA Nest?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and LIA Nest every 9 days. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 21, 2026 and LIA Nest on October 2, 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.*