# RET Master vs PITS School (Parent)

The clearest difference is rating: RET Master at 5.0 against PITS School (Parent)'s 4.3. PITS School (Parent)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

RET Master holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

RET Master ships an update every 4 months, PITS School (Parent) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RET Master | PITS School (Parent) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ret-master/id877778973/reviews)** | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pits-school-parent/id1257365852/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CommScope, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/461547737) | [Professional For Information Technology Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178462342) |

## What reviewers say

### RET Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ret-master/id877778973)

This application enables wireless monitoring, control, and diagnostics for base station antennas. It connects to a RET Master unit to manage devices like Remote Electrical Tilt actuators and Tower Mounted Amplifiers.

**Highlights:** Wireless monitoring, Antenna control, Diagnostic capabilities, RET actuator management, TMA integration, CommScope SmartBeam support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PITS School (Parent)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pits-school-parent/id1257365852)

This app allows parents to receive real-time notifications about their children's school bus activity, from boarding to disembarking. It provides peace of mind by tracking children's journeys through automated systems and supervisor updates.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS tracking, Child bus boarding notifications, Child bus disembarking notifications, Supervisor-sent alerts, Fleet management integration

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RET Master free?

RET Master is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PITS School (Parent) free?

PITS School (Parent) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RET Master or PITS School (Parent)?

RET Master is rated higher. RET Master averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PITS School (Parent) averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do RET Master or PITS School (Parent) have ads?

Neither RET Master nor PITS School (Parent) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RET Master or PITS School (Parent)?

RET Master ships an update every 4 months, and PITS School (Parent) every 3 weeks. Most recently, RET Master was updated on October 10, 2026 and PITS School (Parent) on October 21, 2026.

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