# PowerSchool Mobile vs The ASK Academy

The clearest difference is rating: PowerSchool Mobile at 4.6 against The ASK Academy's 3.0. PowerSchool Mobile also leads on ratings volume (942K vs 2) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). The ASK Academy's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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.

PowerSchool Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PowerSchool Mobile has 942K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | PowerSchool Mobile | The ASK Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (942K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powerschool-mobile/id973741088/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ask-academy/id6748714216/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **942K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 112 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PowerSchool Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057394489) | [The ASK Academy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827153402) |

## 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


### The ASK Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-ask-academy/id6748714216)

This app centralizes essential information for parents, students, and faculty, offering easy mobile access to news, events, photos, and contact directories. Users can stay updated on school happenings and communicate directly with community members.

**Highlights:** News and announcements, Photo and document sharing, Calendar events, Constituent directory, Direct email access, Content filtering

**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 The ASK Academy free?

The ASK Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PowerSchool Mobile or The ASK Academy?

PowerSchool Mobile is rated higher. PowerSchool Mobile averages 4.6 out of 5 from 942K ratings, while The ASK Academy averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PowerSchool Mobile or The ASK Academy have ads?

Neither PowerSchool Mobile nor The ASK Academy shows ads.

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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.*