# SchoolTool Mobile vs Pittsford Schools

The clearest difference is rating: Pittsford Schools at 2.8 against SchoolTool Mobile's 1.7. Pittsford Schools also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.1). SchoolTool Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 6) and review sentiment (16% vs 0%). 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.

Pittsford Schools holds the better App Store score, 2.8 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchoolTool Mobile has 142 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of SchoolTool Mobile's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pittsford Schools's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, Pittsford Schools every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolTool Mobile | Pittsford Schools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575/reviews) | **[2.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pittsford-schools/id1024740864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **16.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindex Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911564578) | [Pittsford Central School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437808896) |

## What reviewers say

### SchoolTool Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575)

Access student assignments, grades, schedules, and attendance in real-time. Receive instant notifications about academic progress. This app is designed for parents and students within districts utilizing the SchoolTool platform.

**Highlights:** View assignments, Check grades, Access schedules, Monitor attendance, Receive real-time notifications

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy access to grades and assignments
- 📱 Convenient mobile app for quick grade checks
- 🔔 Useful notifications for grade updates
- 📊 Helpful for tracking attendance and schedule
- ⚡ Fast performance when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login failures and session timeouts
- 🔐 Persistent logout issues despite 'stay logged in' option
- 📝 Inaccurate or missing grade information
- 🔗 URL validation problems and errors
- ⚠️ Inconsistent data between app and website

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials rejected despite being correct
- School URL marked invalid when correct
- Session expires immediately after login
- App logs out user despite 'stay logged in' selection
- Grades not updating in app while website shows updates

**Requested features**

- Add 'Sign in with Microsoft' authentication option
- Implement dropdown list of school districts instead of manual URL entry
- Display current quarter grades prominently
- Show progress report grades
- Display overall GPA/class averages


### Pittsford Schools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pittsford-schools/id1024740864)

Stay informed about your local school district with personalized news, notifications, and important contact information. Access district and school updates, utilize the tip line, and manage your interests.

**Highlights:** Personalized news feed, District and school updates, Push notifications, District directory access, Tip line functionality, Contact information management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SchoolTool Mobile free?

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

### Is Pittsford Schools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SchoolTool Mobile or Pittsford Schools?

Pittsford Schools is rated higher. SchoolTool Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while Pittsford Schools averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.

### Do SchoolTool Mobile or Pittsford Schools have ads?

Neither SchoolTool Mobile nor Pittsford Schools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolTool Mobile or Pittsford Schools?

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and Pittsford Schools every 4 months. Most recently, SchoolTool Mobile was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pittsford Schools on June 11, 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.*