Comparison

ACS FUNdraising vs The Parent Source

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

Head to head
About

ACS FUNdraising

This app helps participants of American Cancer Society events like Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer to easily register and collect donations. It supports various payment methods and allows users to track their fundraising progress and share their campaigns on social media.

Highlights
  • Event registration
  • Accept credit card and check donations
  • Create Facebook Fundraisers
  • Share fundraisers on social media
  • Solicit donations via PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo
  • Track fundraising progress
  • Send donation receipts
Features
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Join the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer! At the American Cancer Society, we're on a mission to free the world from cancer. Until we do, we'll be funding and conducting research, sharing expert information, supporting patients, and spreading the word about prevention. All so you can live longer — and better. The FUNdraising App The American Cancer Society FUNdraising app puts the FUN in fundraising! It enables Relay For Life© and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer participants to easily register for events and accept donations on-the-go. Use the FUNdraising app to: Register for your local Relay For Life or Making Strides Against Breast Cancer events Accept in-person credit card and check donations with state-of-the-art scanning technologies and bank-grade security features Create a Facebook Fundraiser Share your fundraiser directly to your social and professional contacts and networks Solicit donations via PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo Send donation receipts and thank you notes Create and update your personal event fundraising page Track your personal, team, and event fundraising progress Monitor your fundraising progress to goal View your earned personal and team badges Fundraise for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Note that you must be a registered participant of one of our events to use this app. Register for Relay For Life and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer directly from the app. Verified participants of ResearcHERS, Real Men Wear Pink, and DetermiNation events can also accept donations using the app. Relay For Life For more than 35 years, communities across the world have come together to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. Relayers fundraise for a future free from cancer. We’re asking you to join the movement and sign up to save lives. Visit RelayForLife.org for more information. Making Strides Against Cancer From large-scale traditional walks to unique local experiences and celebrations, the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer has united communities, companies, and individuals across the country in the fight to end breast cancer for more than two decades – and we have no intention of ever slowing down. Visit MakingStridesWalk.org for more information.

About

The Parent Source

Features
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Transform Your Child's Free Time Into Unforgettable Experiences Finding the perfect kids activities shouldn't feel like a full-time job. Whether you're searching for soccer camps, art classes, coding workshops, or music lessons, our app connects San Diego families with trusted local activity providers—all in one convenient platform. WHY PARENTS LOVE US Say goodbye to endless Google searches, scattered spreadsheets, and forgotten registration deadlines. We've created the ultimate hub for children's activities, making it effortless to discover, compare, and book enrichment programs that match your child's interests and your family's schedule. Browse hundreds of verified activities from sports programs and dance classes to STEM workshops and creative arts. Every provider is carefully vetted to ensure quality, safety, and exceptional experiences for your kids. DISCOVER ACTIVITIES YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE Sports & Athletics: Soccer camps, basketball clinics, martial arts classes, swimming lessons, tennis programs, gymnastics, yoga for kids, and more. Help your child develop physical fitness, teamwork skills, and confidence. Arts & Creativity: Painting workshops, music lessons, theater programs, dance classes, pottery, creative writing, and performing arts. Nurture your child's artistic talents and self-expression. STEM & Academic: Robotics clubs, coding camps, science workshops, math enrichment, engineering projects, and technology programs. Prepare your child for future success with hands-on learning experiences. KEY FEATURES Smart Search & Filtering Find exactly what you need with powerful search tools. Filter by age range, category, price, location, and availability. Whether you need after-school programs, weekend workshops, or summer camps, discover the perfect fit in seconds. Detailed Activity Information View comprehensive details including age requirements, pricing, schedules, location maps, provider profiles, and authentic reviews from other parents. Make informed decisions with complete transparency. Seamless Booking Book activities instantly with our streamlined checkout process. Add multiple children, specify special requirements, and manage all your bookings in one place. No more phone calls or complicated registration forms. Personalized Recommendations Create profiles for each child with their ages and interests. Get tailored activity suggestions that match their developmental stage and preferences. Discover new opportunities you might have missed. Booking Management Dashboard View all upcoming activities, past bookings, and activity details in your personal dashboard. Receive booking confirmations, schedule reminders, and important updates directly in the app. Trusted Provider Network Every activity provider on our platform is verified and committed to delivering exceptional experiences. Read reviews, view credentials, and contact providers directly through the app. WHY CHOOSE ACTIVITY BOOKING WITH US - Save Time: Find and book activities in minutes, not hours - Discover More: Explore activities you didn't know existed - Stay Organized: Manage all bookings in one convenient location - Reduce Stress: Never miss registration deadlines again - Build Confidence: Help your child try new experiences - Support Local: Connect with trusted neighborhood providers PERFECT FOR: Working parents seeking convenient after-school care Families exploring summer camp options Parents wanting to expand their child's horizons Anyone looking for weekend family activities Caregivers managing multiple children's schedule THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE Whether your child dreams of becoming a soccer star, coding genius, or creative artist, we help you find activities that spark joy and foster growth. From beginner lessons to advanced programs, one-time workshops to ongoing classes, everything your family needs is here. Download now and give your child access to amazing experiences. Start exploring today—your child's next adventure awaits!

Screenshots

ACS FUNdraising4 screens
The Parent Source4 screens

Verdict

The call

ACS FUNdraising and The Parent Source are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ACS FUNdraising versus The Parent Source: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterACS FUNdraisingThe Parent Source
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (391 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings391 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size111 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmerican Cancer Society IncAula Dluseyi Olowiwee

Bugs and requests

ACS FUNdraising

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • App forces closes itself
  • App crashes when selecting 'my profile' tab
  • App crashes on latest update
  • Donation date posted incorrectly (2023 instead of 2024)
  • App crashes with any action after update
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  • App won't load or says email isn't valid
  • App won't open after update
  • App crashes on launch after forced update
  • App crashes when changing profile picture
  • Cannot scan credit cards
  • App gets stuck when sending emails, requires re-login
  • App kicks user out and won't allow re-login
  • Emails cannot be sent via new update
  • Endless update loop at App Store
  • Cannot join a team on the app, requires desktop
  • App crashes when depositing checks
  • App crashes when selecting a team
  • App not visible after download
  • App doesn't keep user logged in
  • App is slow to update counts
  • App keeps kicking user off and shutting down
  • Cannot get to dashboard or see credit card donations
  • Cannot get into account after update
  • App needs update to support iOS11
  • Crashing with iOS 11 update
  • Cannot share progress on Facebook
  • Issues logging in after logging out
  • Camera functionality to scan checks not working
  • App cannot connect to ACS server
  • App stuck on logo page

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to donate to individual team members
  • Option to record cash donations
  • Ability to label or add notes to check donations
  • Allow sharing own pictures from events
  • Make it easier to join as a team member on the app
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  • Improve user interface to match website
  • Fix the 'Keep me logged in' functionality

The Parent Source

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ACS FUNdraising

No in-app purchases

None

The Parent Source

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ACS FUNdraising free?
ACS FUNdraising is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Parent Source free?
The Parent Source is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ACS FUNdraising or The Parent Source have ads?
Neither ACS FUNdraising nor The Parent Source shows ads.

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