# Have a Plan vs SchoolTool Mobile

Have a Plan and SchoolTool Mobile both sit at 1.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of Have a Plan's written reviews are positive against 16% of SchoolTool Mobile's. SchoolTool Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 5) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.8 for Have a Plan against 1.7 for SchoolTool Mobile. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchoolTool Mobile has 142 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Have a Plan's written reviews are positive against 16% of SchoolTool Mobile's.

Have a Plan ships an update every 8 months, SchoolTool Mobile every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Have a Plan | SchoolTool Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/have-a-plan/id897690557/reviews)** | [1.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **142** |
| Positive reviews | **44.4% of reviews** | 16.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 30 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [New York State Stop-Dwi Foundation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1662894135) | [Mindex Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911564578) |

## What reviewers say

### Have a Plan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/have-a-plan/id897690557)

This app helps users plan safe transportation when impaired by alcohol or drugs. It offers features to find rides, store emergency contacts, and access local services. It also includes interactive skill tests to demonstrate the effects of impairment.

**Highlights:** Find taxi services using GPS, Store emergency contact numbers, Access dining, travel, and event services, Interactive skill assessments (mobility, reaction time, memory), Cognitive skill test: spell words backwards, Stability skill test, Precision and accuracy skill test, Reaction time skill test

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SchoolTool Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575)

Access student assignments, grades, schedules, and attendance in real-time. Receive instant notifications about academic progress. This app is designed for parents and students within districts utilizing the SchoolTool platform.

**Highlights:** View assignments, Check grades, Access schedules, Monitor attendance, Receive real-time notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to grades and assignments
- 📱 Convenient mobile app for quick grade checks
- 🔔 Useful notifications for grade updates
- 📊 Helpful for tracking attendance and schedule
- ⚡ Fast performance when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures and session timeouts
- 🔐 Persistent logout issues despite 'stay logged in' option
- 📝 Inaccurate or missing grade information
- 🔗 URL validation problems and errors
- ⚠️ Inconsistent data between app and website

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials rejected despite being correct
- School URL marked invalid when correct
- Session expires immediately after login
- App logs out user despite 'stay logged in' selection
- Grades not updating in app while website shows updates

**Requested features**

- Add 'Sign in with Microsoft' authentication option
- Implement dropdown list of school districts instead of manual URL entry
- Display current quarter grades prominently
- Show progress report grades
- Display overall GPA/class averages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Have a Plan free?

Have a Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SchoolTool Mobile free?

SchoolTool Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Have a Plan or SchoolTool Mobile?

Have a Plan is rated higher. Have a Plan averages 1.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SchoolTool Mobile averages 1.7 from 142 ratings.

### Do Have a Plan or SchoolTool Mobile have ads?

Neither Have a Plan nor SchoolTool Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Have a Plan or SchoolTool Mobile?

Have a Plan ships an update every 8 months, and SchoolTool Mobile every 3 months. Most recently, Have a Plan was updated on June 4, 2026 and SchoolTool Mobile 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.*