# SchoolTool Mobile vs READsquared

The clearest difference is rating: READsquared at 2.0 against SchoolTool Mobile's 1.7. SchoolTool Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

READsquared holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchoolTool Mobile has 142 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 16% and 17% positive.

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, READsquared every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolTool Mobile | READsquared |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575/reviews) | **[2.0 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsquared/id1455248996/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | **17.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindex Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911564578) | [Systems Technology Group Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455248815) |

## 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


### READsquared

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readsquared/id1455248996)

This app enables users to participate in library reading programs by tracking reading and logging activity. Earn digital badges, play learning games, and receive incentives from your library. Parents can manage all family accounts, viewing reading progress and statistics.

**Highlights:** Track reading and activity, Log reading for family members, Unlock digital badges, Play learning games, Receive library incentives, Manage family accounts

**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 READsquared free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SchoolTool Mobile or READsquared?

READsquared is rated higher. SchoolTool Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while READsquared averages 2.0 from 16 ratings.

### Do SchoolTool Mobile or READsquared have ads?

Neither SchoolTool Mobile nor READsquared shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SchoolTool Mobile or READsquared?

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and READsquared every 2 months. Most recently, SchoolTool Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and READsquared on October 14, 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.*