ParentSquare vs The Academy OK
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
The Academy OK
This official school portal app provides access to academic information, including homework, grades, and lesson plans. It also features a new calendar and blog for staying updated with school events and news. Future updates will introduce more functionalities.
- Access homework assignments
- View student grades
- Review lesson plans
- School calendar
- School blog
- Facts SIS information
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The official FACTS Family Portal app of The Academy of Classical Christian Studies in Oklahoma City, OK. This app replaces the existing RenWeb Home app. In this version, you will have access to our new calendar, blog, and all the Facts SIS information (homework, grades, lesson plans, etc.). We'll add more features as time goes on. Thanks!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ParentSquare at 4.6 against The Academy OK's 3.7. ParentSquare also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (91K vs 19). The Academy OK's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ParentSquare has 91K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 50% and 50% positive.
ParentSquare ships an update weekly, The Academy OK every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParentSquare | The Academy OK |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (91K ratings) — better | 3.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.3% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 91K — better | 19 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #5 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParentSquare | Acad Classical Chrn Studies Hs |
Customer experience
ParentSquare
The Academy OK
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
The Academy OK
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParentSquare
No in-app purchases
The Academy OK
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ParentSquare free?
Is The Academy OK free?
Which has better reviews, ParentSquare or The Academy OK?
Do ParentSquare or The Academy OK have ads?
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