# ParentPlus vs Windmar Academy

The clearest difference is rating: Windmar Academy at 5.0 against ParentPlus's 1.7. Windmar Academy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). ParentPlus's advantage is ratings volume (254 vs 1). 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.

Windmar Academy 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, Windmar Academy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Windmar Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (254 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmar-academy/id6478569711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **254** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Emily Sudduth](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721274803) |

## 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


### Windmar Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmar-academy/id6478569711)

Access all your educational videos in one convenient app. Receive timely updates and news, and save your favorite content for quick retrieval. Enjoy seamless access without needing to remember passwords.

**Highlights:** Access all videos in one app, Push notifications for news, Password-free video access, Save favorite posts, Easy to use interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is Windmar Academy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Windmar Academy?

Windmar Academy is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 254 ratings, while Windmar Academy averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Windmar Academy have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Windmar Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Windmar Academy?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Windmar Academy every 3 weeks. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 5, 2026 and Windmar Academy on October 6, 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.*