# SchoolTool Mobile vs EICSD

The clearest difference is rating: EICSD at 3.0 against SchoolTool Mobile's 1.7. SchoolTool Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

EICSD holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SchoolTool Mobile has 142 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, EICSD every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SchoolTool Mobile | EICSD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schooltool-mobile/id911564575/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eicsd/id1595619324/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 16.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 60 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mindex Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/911564578) | [EAST IRONDEQUOIT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458367974) |

## 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


### EICSD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eicsd/id1595619324)

Stay informed about school district events, customize notifications for your student's activities, and access weekly cafeteria menus. Get the latest district updates and easily find staff and department contact information.

**Highlights:** Event calendar with sharing, Customizable student organization notifications, Weekly cafeteria menus, District live feed updates, Staff and department directory

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SchoolTool Mobile free?

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

### Is EICSD free?

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

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

EICSD is rated higher. SchoolTool Mobile averages 1.7 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while EICSD averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SchoolTool Mobile or EICSD have ads?

Neither SchoolTool Mobile nor EICSD shows ads.

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

SchoolTool Mobile ships an update every 3 months, and EICSD every 9 months. Most recently, SchoolTool Mobile was updated on September 22, 2026 and EICSD 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.*