Comparison

ParentSquare vs Riverview Elementary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
Currently charting
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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

About

Riverview Elementary

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Introducing the official app for Riverview Elementary NEVER MISS AN EVENT The event section shows a list of events throughout the district. Users can add an event to their calendar and share the event with friends and family with one tap. CUSTOMIZE NOTIFICATIONS Select your student’s organization within the app and make sure you never miss a message. CAFETERIA MENUS Within the dining section of your student’s organization, you’ll find an easy to navigate, weekly menu, sorted by day and meal type. GET UPDATES In Feed and News, you’ll find updates from the administration about what’s going on in the district right now to keep you informed with the latest announcements. STAFF & DEPARTMENTS Find relevant staff and departments under an easy-to-navigate directory.

Screenshots

ParentSquare4 screens
Riverview Elementary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: ParentSquare at #8 against Riverview Elementary's unranked. Riverview Elementary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
ParentSquare versus Riverview Elementary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParentSquareRiverview Elementary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (78K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings78K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperParentSquareSilver Lakes J1 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

Riverview Elementary

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ParentSquare

No in-app purchases

None

Riverview Elementary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ParentSquare free?
ParentSquare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riverview Elementary free?
Riverview Elementary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ParentSquare or Riverview Elementary have ads?
Neither ParentSquare nor Riverview Elementary shows ads.

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