# ParentPlus vs Tommy Emotions

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tommy Emotions at 100% against ParentPlus's 6%. Tommy Emotions also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). ParentPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (266 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tommy Emotions sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ParentPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tommy Emotions 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 1, 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 Tommy Emotions's.

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, Tommy Emotions every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentPlus | Tommy Emotions |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (266 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentplus/id648334615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tommy-emotions/id6769218629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **266** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 186 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) | [Tommy Emotions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896640470) |

## 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


### Tommy Emotions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tommy-emotions/id6769218629)

This app helps children develop emotional intelligence through daily check-ins, interactive games, and personalized activities. It features engaging characters and rewards to keep kids motivated, with parent insights to track progress. Designed for ages 4 and up, it offers an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Daily emotional check-ins, Interactive learning activities, Personalized weekly plans, Engaging characters, Gamification and rewards, Parent insights and analytics, Ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $119.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentPlus free?

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

### Is Tommy Emotions free?

Tommy Emotions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ParentPlus or Tommy Emotions?

Tommy Emotions is rated higher. ParentPlus averages 1.7 out of 5 from 266 ratings, while Tommy Emotions averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ParentPlus or Tommy Emotions have ads?

Neither ParentPlus nor Tommy Emotions shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentPlus or Tommy Emotions?

ParentPlus ships an update every 5 months, and Tommy Emotions every 10 days. Most recently, ParentPlus was updated on October 21, 2026 and Tommy Emotions on October 28, 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.*