# ParentPlus vs Stepinac HS

The clearest difference is rating: Stepinac HS at 5.0 against ParentPlus's 1.7. ParentPlus's advantage is ratings volume (266 vs 5). 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.

Stepinac HS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentPlus has 266 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, Stepinac HS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Stepinac HS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepinac-hs/id6448807214/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Archbishop Stepinac High School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686469046) |

## 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


### Stepinac HS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepinac-hs/id6448807214)

This app provides parents, students, and faculty with essential school information, including news, events, and a directory. Users can easily access photos, documents, and contact details, with privacy controls for sensitive information.

**Highlights:** News and announcements, Calendar events, Constituent directory, Photo and document access, Content filtering, Direct email contact

**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 Stepinac HS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Stepinac HS?

Stepinac HS is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Stepinac HS averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Stepinac HS have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Stepinac HS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Stepinac HS?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Stepinac HS every 7 months. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Stepinac HS 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.*