# parentUpp vs OpenLearning

The clearest difference is review sentiment: parentUpp at 50% against OpenLearning's 2%. parentUpp also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). OpenLearning's advantage is rating (2.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 38 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. parentUpp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and OpenLearning sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenLearning holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of parentUpp's written reviews are positive against 2% of OpenLearning's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

parentUpp ships an update every 38 months, OpenLearning every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | parentUpp | OpenLearning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentupp/id866570838/reviews) | **[2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlearning/id1364344212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 2.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 38 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Angelo Maske](https://appshunter.io/developer/866570841) | [Open Learning Global Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/981790179) |

## What reviewers say

### parentUpp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentupp/id866570838)

This app connects parents to schools, providing access to grades, schedules, notices, and payment information. Parents can manage student profiles and view important account statuses.

**Highlights:** View grades, Check class schedules, Receive school notices, Review payments and accounts, Update student profiles, View clearance status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Banner Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### OpenLearning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlearning/id1364344212)

Discover and join online courses across various fields, from cybersecurity to business. Engage with a global community of learners and educators, collaborate on projects, and track your progress. This platform emphasizes social learning and personal growth over traditional grading.

**Highlights:** Browse and search courses, Social learning and collaboration, Track learning progress, Community engagement, Flexible learning pace, Notifications for updates

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Course tier 59 | $37.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 79 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 99 | $64.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 149 | $94.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 199 | $129.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 249 | $159.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 299 | $189.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 349 | $219.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 399 | $249.99 | one-time |
| Course tier 499 | $299.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is parentUpp free?

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

### Is OpenLearning free?

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

### Which has better reviews, parentUpp or OpenLearning?

OpenLearning is rated higher. parentUpp averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while OpenLearning averages 2.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do parentUpp or OpenLearning have ads?

Neither parentUpp nor OpenLearning shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, parentUpp or OpenLearning?

parentUpp ships an update every 38 months, and OpenLearning every 2 weeks. Most recently, parentUpp was updated on September 28, 2026 and OpenLearning on September 30, 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.*