Skoolr vs Arly Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Skoolr
This app connects teachers, students, and families to foster a collaborative learning environment. It facilitates communication, assignment management, and sharing of class activities, aiming to strengthen the school-home connection for PreK-12 students. Features include homework tracking, event calendars, photo sharing, and controlled chat functions.
- Homework assignment, submission, and grading
- Calendar and event planning
- Photo and video sharing for class activities
- Teacher-controlled private and group chats
- Scheduled notifications for updates
- Instant translation for posts
- Attendance tracking for teachers
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Skoolr. School, together. Brought to you by Skoolroom, creators of solution-driven platforms for modern education. At Skoolroom, we believe students thrive when teachers and families work together. With the Skoolr app, building a strong school-home connection is simple, natural, and effective. Skoolr brings teachers, students, and families from PreK to 12 into one space to communicate, collaborate, and grow — because learning works best when we do it together. -------- Key Features: • Skoolwork – Assign, submit, and grade homework • Calendar & Events – Plan activities and appointments • Photos & Videos – Share class life with albums • Chats – Private or group, always teacher-controlled • Scheduled Notifications – Stay on track with key updates • Instant Translation – Understand posts in your own language • Yearbook – Turn memories into printed keepsakes • Built for schools and early childhood centers -------- For Teachers: • Take attendance in seconds • Post updates, videos, polls, and lists • Control and monitor all communication • Personalize learning with family insights • Keep full control and protect student privacy -------- For Families: • Request contact with a clear purpose • React to and comment on class posts • Download class photos (Premium) • Chat with other families • Be part of the school-home learning journey -------- For Students: • Access assignments and learning resources • Stay updated on classroom events and tasks • Participate in class discussions with teacher guidance • Join online lessons and submit work with ease • Learn in sync with school and family support -------- With a friendly, intuitive design, even non-tech-savvy users feel at home. Fully FERPA & GDPR compliant — your data stays private and secure. Get started in under 2 minutes. Because when school and home move together, learning becomes meaningful. -------- Compatible with Skoolboard - our powerful dashboard for principals, school groups, and districts to manage communication across multiple schools with ease. Skoolr Terms and Conditions: http://skoolroom.com/terms-of-use
Arly Connect
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Stay connected. Stay in sync. Arly Connect brings your entire program community together in one place. Families get real-time updates through announcements and photos. Staff can share updates, post to groups, and keep communication flowing with families and teammates. Communicate clearly with families. Share updates, photos & announcements all in one feed. See updates for all of your participants in one app Notifications you won't miss — check in when it works for you Multi-language capable based on your device's setting Purpose-built to streamline quality programs — Arly Connect is your hub for stronger family engagement and team communication. Requires an Arly account. Not a customer yet? Visit Arly.com to request a demo. (edited)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arly Connect at none against Skoolr's 6. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Skoolr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Arly Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Skoolr | Arly Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (413 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 413 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 148 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezrendevoo Incorporated | The B.E.L.L. Foundation, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Skoolr
- Monthly Family Pass$7.991 Month
- Monthly Library Pass$8.991 Month
- Monthly Family + Library Pass$10.991 Month
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- Yearly Family Pass$79.991 Year
- Yearly Library Pass$89.991 Year
- Yearly Family + Library Pass$109.991 Year
Arly Connect
No in-app purchases
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