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. Skoolr's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence and ads 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 November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Skoolr versus Arly Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkoolrArly Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (440 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings440 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB119 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 November 4, 2026 and Arly Connect on November 5, 2026.

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