# PowerSchool Mobile vs CCS

The clearest difference is ratings volume: PowerSchool Mobile at 942K against CCS's 3. PowerSchool Mobile also leads on chart position (#15 vs unranked). CCS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PowerSchool Mobile against 4.7 for CCS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerSchool Mobile has 942K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PowerSchool Mobile ships an update monthly, CCS every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerSchool Mobile | CCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (942K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccs-san-angelo/id1636872680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **942K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PowerSchool Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057394489) | [Cornerstone Christian School](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476862478) |

## What reviewers say

### PowerSchool Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Access real-time student information like grades, assignments, and attendance with an updated interface. Features customizable dashboards, calendar views for assignments, and notification management for parents, guardians, and students.

**Highlights:** Real-time student data access, Updated user interface and dashboard, Customizable dashboard widgets, Class assignment calendar view, Push and email notifications, Student profile management

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to access grades and assignments
- 👍 Convenient for parents to monitor student progress
- ⏰ Timely notifications of grade updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent sync issues and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
- 📚 Incomplete or outdated information on the app

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent display of grades and assignments
- Password reset issues and login problems
- Crashes and app freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to view grade history and trends
- Integration with other school platforms
- Customizable notification settings
- Improved user interface and navigation


### CCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ccs-san-angelo/id1636872680)

This app connects parents, students, teachers, and administrators with school news, event calendars, and online resources. It provides quick access to essential information to keep the school community informed and engaged.

**Highlights:** School news updates, Interactive event calendars, Access to online resources, Community connection tools, Information hub

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PowerSchool Mobile free?

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

### Is CCS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PowerSchool Mobile or CCS?

CCS is rated higher. PowerSchool Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 942K ratings, while CCS averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do PowerSchool Mobile or CCS have ads?

Neither PowerSchool Mobile nor CCS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PowerSchool Mobile or CCS?

PowerSchool Mobile ships an update monthly, and CCS every 4 weeks. Most recently, PowerSchool Mobile was updated on October 30, 2026 and CCS on October 24, 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.*