Comparison

iParent App vs SJS Portal

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

Head to head
About

iParent App

Access real-time school information for your child, including attendance, exam results, reports, and timetables. Stay updated with school news, events, and receive timely notifications about your child's academic performance and behavior.

Highlights
  • Real-time attendance records
  • Exam results and assessments
  • Timetables and teaching groups
  • Reward and detention notifications
  • School news and bulletins
  • Calendar and event invites
  • Contact detail management
Features
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Similar in nature to the iStudent app, the iParent app offers parents quick access to real-time school information about their child. This includes everything from attendance records to exam results, reward and detention notifications, access to reports and assessments, teaching groups, timetables and more. The official iSAMS Parent app links directly with the iSAMS Parent Portal. It has been designed to offer parents a quick and easy channel for keeping up-to-date with their son or daughter’s performance and any relevant school information, including last minute calendar notifications or event invites. It is aimed at enhancing the information flow from your school/teachers to parents ensuring greater engagement between all parties. The iParent app offers parents a useful and configurable dashboard where they are able to view information and activities about all children at the school. Quick links are provided for: The timetable of each child Information about any sanctions and rewards School news and bulletins The school calendar The photo galleries More detailed information can then be located about the following: Teaching groups The school timetable Internal exam details (entries, timetables, results) External exam details (entries, timetables, arrangements, candidate details, results) School reports and assessments Attendance Activities Detentions Reward and conduct details Parents can use the app to view and subscribe to your school communications including emails, SMS messages and push notifications to the app. Push notifications will advise parents about any timely updates for each child, including information such as recently released reports or exam results, any rewards or detentions and pastoral records. They can also view the contacts linked with their child and request changes to any contact details, thereby ensuring the data is accurate and up-to-date. As with the iStudent app, there is full access to all school news and bulletins (both current and archived news), the school calendar and the school directory. The data used by the iSAMS Parent app is encrypted to ensure that confidential information cannot be accessed by unauthorised personnel. Your school also controls the level of visibility of information and communication subscriptions offered to parents. Please note: The iSAMS Parent app must be installed by your school in order for it to be accessible to parents. It will only work as part of the iSAMS management information system and Parent Portal.

About

SJS Portal

Features
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St. Julian's Portal - SJS Portal Stay connected to the St. Julian's School community with the SJS Portal - the official communications app for parents and students. Designed to provide a seamless and secure experience, the SJS Portal keeps you informed and engaged with school life, no matter where you are. Features of the SJS Portal: - Personalised content: stay up to date with tailored news, events, and communications relevant to each student and family. - Timetables and calendars: effortlessly track academic calendars, special events, and extracurricular activities. - Notifications: receive essential alerts, reminders and updates directly to your device. - Easily complete consent forms and update contact details with just a few taps. - Sign-up for after-school activities quickly and conveniently. - Access school reports at your fingertips. - Find handbooks, policies and learning materials all in one place. The SJS Portal simplifies how you stay informed and engaged, creating a more connected school experience for everyone. Download the app today and enjoy a smarter, more convenient way to stay involved in school life!

Screenshots

iParent App4 screens
SJS Portal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iParent App at 15.0 against SJS Portal's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
iParent App versus SJS Portal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriParent AppSJS Portal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (817 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings817 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiSAMS LimitedWeduc UK Ltd

Bugs and requests

iParent App

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Frequent log-outs and password reset issues
  • Notifications not working as expected
  • Inconsistent behavior across devices and app versions
  • Inability to access certain features or information

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow switching between schools without logging out
  • Save password and enable Face ID/Touch ID
  • Improve layout and organization of information
  • Provide better notification system for updates
  • Enhance search and filtering capabilities

SJS Portal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iParent App

No in-app purchases

None

SJS Portal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iParent App free?
iParent App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SJS Portal free?
SJS Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iParent App or SJS Portal have ads?
Neither iParent App nor SJS Portal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iParent App or SJS Portal?
iParent App ships an update every 2 months, and SJS Portal every 2 months. Most recently, iParent App was updated on October 16, 2026 and SJS Portal on October 9, 2026.

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