# ParentPlus vs SJA BR

The clearest difference is rating: SJA BR at 5.0 against ParentPlus's 1.7. SJA BR also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). ParentPlus's advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

SJA BR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 254 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, SJA BR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | SJA BR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sja-br/id1598082096/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [St. Joseph's Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598082098) |

## 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


### SJA BR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sja-br/id1598082096)

This app connects parents, students, teachers, and administrators with school news, event calendars, and online resources. It provides quick access to essential information to keep the school community informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Interactive event calendars, Access to online resources, Stay connected with school, Information for administrators

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is SJA BR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or SJA BR?

SJA BR is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while SJA BR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or SJA BR have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor SJA BR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or SJA BR?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and SJA BR monthly. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 5, 2026 and SJA BR on September 15, 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.*