# ParentSquare vs SchoolTron Parent

The clearest difference is rating: SchoolTron Parent at 5.0 against ParentSquare's 4.6. ParentSquare's advantage is ratings volume (78K vs 3) and chart position (#6 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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.

SchoolTron Parent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentSquare has 78K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ParentSquare ships an update weekly, SchoolTron Parent every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentSquare | SchoolTron Parent |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (78K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentsquare/id908126679/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltron-parent/id1278956334/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **78K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 154 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) | [SchoolTron inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149074994) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentSquare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentsquare/id908126679)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💬 Helpful communication tool
- 🗓️ Keeps parents informed
- 🤝 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
- 📤 Streamlines notifications and updates
- 🧭 Centralizes school information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Overwhelming notifications
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- 🔒 Login and access issues
- 🐌 Slow performance and glitches
- 🤖 Lacks customization and user control

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### SchoolTron Parent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltron-parent/id1278956334)

Stay connected with your child's school and teachers for instant updates on attendance, events, and news. Manage your student's profile, including allergies and emergency contacts, to ensure their safety and well-being.

**Highlights:** Instant school and teacher connection, Real-time attendance and dismissal reports, School news and event notifications, Student profile management, Emergency contact and allergy updates, Personalized interface with grade book

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentSquare free?

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

### Is SchoolTron Parent free?

SchoolTron Parent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ParentSquare or SchoolTron Parent?

SchoolTron Parent is rated higher. ParentSquare averages 4.6 out of 5 from 78K ratings, while SchoolTron Parent averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ParentSquare or SchoolTron Parent have ads?

Neither ParentSquare nor SchoolTron Parent shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentSquare or SchoolTron Parent?

ParentSquare ships an update weekly, and SchoolTron Parent every 5 days. Most recently, ParentSquare was updated on September 29, 2026 and SchoolTron Parent on June 1, 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.*