About ParentSquare
What is ParentSquare? ParentSquare helps schools and families stay connected and informed—all in one easy place. Whether it’s a quick message from a teacher, an important alert from the district, or a reminder about tomorrow’s field trip, ParentSquare makes sure families never miss a thing. Why families and teachers love ParentSquare: • Simple, easy-to-use app and website • Messages are automatically translated into 190+ languages • Best-in-class safety and security practices • One place for all school updates, alerts, and messages With ParentSquare, families and staff save time and stay connected—so everyone can focus on helping students succeed. ParentSquare for iOS The ParentSquare app makes it easy for families to stay in the loop and engage with their child’s school community. With the app, parents and guardians can: • See school news, classroom updates, and photos • Receive important notices like attendance alerts and cafeteria balances • Message teachers and staff directly • Join group conversations • Sign up for wishlist items, volunteering, and conferences • Respond to absences or tardies* • Pay school-related fees and invoices* * If included with your school's implementation
ParentSquare details
ParentSquare is a free Education app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, developed by ParentSquare. It is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 77,940 ratings on the App Store, requires iOS 17.0 or later, is 154 MB to download and is available in 2 languages. It was first released on August 20, 2014 and last updated on September 24, 2026.
- Category
- Education
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (77,940 ratings)
- Price
- Free
- Current version
- 2.134.1
- Size
- 154 MB
- Requires
- iOS 17.0 or later
- Compatibility
- iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Age rating
- 4+
- Released
- August 20, 2014
- Last updated
- September 24, 2026
- Developer
- ParentSquare
Ratings breakdown
What’s new in ParentSquare
Bug fixes & performance improvements.
Version 2.134.1 · Updated September 24, 2026
ParentSquare app privacy
The developer, ParentSquare, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: User ID
Used for: Analytics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Other Usage Data
- Diagnostics: Crash Data
- Contact Info: Email Address, Phone Number
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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| App | Rating | Price | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| ParentSquare | 4.6 / 5 (77,940 ratings) | Free | September 24, 2026 |
| Aeries Mobile Portal | 1.5 / 5 (24,947) | Free | Sep 1, 2026 |
| ParentVUE | 1.9 / 5 (185) | Free | Jun 9, 2026 |
| SchoolCafé | 4.9 / 5 (109,110) | Free | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Skyward Mobile Access | 1.8 / 5 (3,734) | Free | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Campus Parent | 1.9 / 5 (2,643) | Free | Sep 21, 2026 |
| LINQ Connect | 4.3 / 5 (1,074) | Free | Aug 31, 2026 |