ParentSquare vs Live Oak Elementary
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
Live Oak Elementary
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The Live Oak Elementary app enables parents, students, teachers and administrators to quickly access the resources, tools, news and information to stay connected and informed! The Live Oak Elementary app features: - Important news from your school - Interactive resources including event calendars and more - Quick access to online resources
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ParentSquare at weekly against Live Oak Elementary's every 2 weeks. ParentSquare also leads on chart position (#7 vs unranked). Live Oak Elementary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 ships an update weekly, Live Oak Elementary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ParentSquare | Live Oak Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (78K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 78K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #7 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ParentSquare | Livingston Parish School District |
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
Live Oak Elementary
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ParentSquare
No in-app purchases
Live Oak Elementary
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ParentSquare free?
Is Live Oak Elementary free?
Do ParentSquare or Live Oak Elementary have ads?
Which is updated more often, ParentSquare or Live Oak Elementary?
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