Comparison

Skoolr vs Arly Connect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Arly Connect

Features
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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)

Screenshots

Skoolr4 screens
Arly Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Skoolr versus Arly Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoolrArly Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (413 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings413 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEzrendevoo IncorporatedThe B.E.L.L. Foundation, Inc.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Skoolr

Subscriptions6
  • 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
None

Arly Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skoolr free?
Skoolr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Arly Connect free?
Arly Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skoolr or Arly Connect have ads?
Neither Skoolr nor Arly Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skoolr or Arly Connect?
Skoolr ships an update every 5 weeks, and Arly Connect every 5 weeks. Most recently, Skoolr was updated on October 18, 2026 and Arly Connect on October 7, 2026.

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