# ParentPlus vs Cadet Central

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cadet Central at 100% against ParentPlus's 6%. Cadet Central also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). ParentPlus's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and ratings volume (254 vs 43). On price, ads, 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.

Cadet Central holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 254 ratings behind it against 43, 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 100% of Cadet Central's.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, Cadet Central monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Cadet Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadet-central/id6448706620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Juan C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675190272) |

## 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


### Cadet Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadet-central/id6448706620)

This app serves as a central hub for Marmion Academy students, staff, and community members. It provides access to announcements, schedules, staff directories, and the lunch menu. Users can opt-in for notifications on important school events and updates.

**Highlights:** Announcements, To-do lists, Staff directory, Special schedules, Lunch menu, Event notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is Cadet Central free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Cadet Central?

Cadet Central is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Cadet Central averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Cadet Central have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Cadet Central shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Cadet Central?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Cadet Central monthly. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 5, 2026 and Cadet Central on October 4, 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.*