iParentConnect vs Arc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iParentConnect
Monitor your child's daily activities in real-time through live video feeds and instant hourly updates. Manage school-related requests and changes conveniently through a self-service dashboard, ensuring you stay connected to your child's school day.
- Live CCTV child monitoring
- Instant hourly activity updates
- Self-service dashboard for requests
- Manage program changes and breaks
- Stay connected from anywhere
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Track Your Child’s Day Live on iParentConnect! Watch your child LIVE on CCTV and receive INSTANT hourly updates—know exactly when they eat, play, nap, and thrive in every school activity! Even from your workplace, stay connected to every moment of their day. Effortlessly manage requests—program changes, breaks, attrition—all from our sleek new self-service dashboard. Footprints: Transparent parenting, every step of the way.
Arc
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Arc is a parents-first school app that helps you stay updated with everything important from school—without the clutter. From daily updates to key notices, Arc brings school communication into one clean place: announcements, class diary, timetable, school events, and attendance. The dashboard is designed to be clear and easy on the eyes, so parents can find what they need quickly. Search and browse updates by date, category, and teacher, and jump straight to the latest information in seconds. When you tap a notification, Arc opens the exact item—no confusion, no extra steps. Arc also supports families with multiple children by making it easy to access each child’s updates from the same account. Built-in PDF and image viewing makes reading circulars, notes, and documents smooth and hassle-free. Arc focuses on what matters most: speed, clarity, and a great parent experience. Arc is the school app built for parents—simple to use, and made for everyday school communication.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Arc at every 2 weeks against iParentConnect's monthly. iParentConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iParentConnect ships an update monthly, Arc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iParentConnect | Arc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FOOTPRINTS PRESCHOOLS AND DAYCARE PRIVATE LIMITED | Q M Solutions |
In-app purchases
iParentConnect
No in-app purchases
Arc
No in-app purchases
