ParentSquare vs Aeries Mobile Portal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ParentSquare
This app connects schools and families, providing a central hub for communication and information. Families can receive important alerts, view school news, and message teachers directly. It aims to keep everyone informed and engaged to support student success.
- Centralized school and family communication
- Receive school news, alerts, and messages
- Direct messaging with teachers and staff
- View classroom updates and photos
- Respond to absences or tardies
- Pay school fees and invoices
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What is ParentSquare? ParentSquare helps schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, ParentSquare makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love ParentSquare: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With ParentSquare, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. ParentSquare for iOS The ParentSquare app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies* • Pay school-related fees and invoices* * If included with your school's implementation
Aeries Mobile Portal
Access student academic and attendance information on the go. View gradebook details, track attendance records, and utilize a QR code scanner for check-ins. Connect to your district's Aeries Communications portal if available.
- Gradebook summary and details
- Attendance tracking (tardies, absences)
- Student contact information
- QR code attendance scanner
- Aeries Communications portal access
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Now parents and students can take their student information with them on-the-go, with the first version of the Aeries Mobile Portal app for parents and students! Put your Aeries student data in your pocket with Aeries Mobile Portal. Check gradebook details, review attendance, and access Aeries Communications - right from the palm of your hand! • Gradebook summary and gradebook details • Attendance including tardies and absences • Student contact information • QR code Supplemental Attendance check-in scanner • In-app access to your Aeries Communications portal (if enabled at your district) Important - please note you can only utilize this app if your school district is using the Aeries Student Information System. Contact your school for more information regarding compatibility with the Aeries Mobile Portal app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ParentSquare at 50% against Aeries Mobile Portal's 4%. ParentSquare also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
ParentSquare holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 78K and 25K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ParentSquare's written reviews are positive against 4% of Aeries Mobile Portal's.
ParentSquare ships an update weekly, Aeries Mobile Portal monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ParentSquare | Aeries Mobile Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (78K ratings) — better | 1.5 (25K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 49.5% of reviews — better | 4.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | 25K |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #6 — better | #91 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParentSquare | Aeries Software, Inc |
Customer experience
ParentSquare
Aeries Mobile Portal
User reviews
ParentSquare
From 78K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💬 Helpful communication tool
- 🗓️ Keeps parents informed
- 🤝 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
- 📤 Streamlines notifications and updates
- 🧭 Centralizes school information
Room to improve
- 🤯 Overwhelming notifications
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🔒 Login and access issues
- 🐌 Slow performance and glitches
- 🤖 Lacks customization and user control
Aeries Mobile Portal
From 25K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for checking grades
- 💡 Useful 'what-if' grade editing feature
- 📊 Displays useful information like attendance and past grades
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and login issues
- 🔍 Navigation and UI can be confusing
- 🤔 Missing key features from previous 'Grades' app
- 🚫 Unable to access 'what-if' grade editing on newer devices
Bugs and requests
ParentSquare
Reported bugs
5 issues- Notification issues and delays
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices
- Login problems and lost user sessions
- Attachment and media viewing difficulties
- Syncing and data display errors
Requested features
5 requests- Ability to filter and customize notifications
- Improved search and organization of content
- Integration with other school/student platforms
- Enhanced mobile app functionality
- Parent-teacher group messaging capabilities
Aeries Mobile Portal
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant 'password expired' errors even for users without passwords
- Assignments not displaying properly or showing up for wrong classes
- Inability to access core features like 'what-if' grade editing
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back 'Grades' app's simple and intuitive interface
- Add grade calculation and 'what-if' editing features
- Improve login stability and reduce frequent crashes
- Allow users to stay logged in without having to re-enter credentials
In-app purchases
ParentSquare
No in-app purchases
Aeries Mobile Portal
No in-app purchases
Questions
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