Best Planboard alternatives: apps like Planboard

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps

Updated November 2026

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Planboard is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Planboard

#1

Class Planner for teachers by Glen Botha

By a teacher, for teachers

Editor's Choice

4.7(66 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps educators organize their teaching schedules by recording lesson plans, standards, notes, and homework. It offers timetable views, easy lesson adjustments, and PDF generation for administrative needs. Sync homework assignments with Google Classroom for seamless communication.

#2

Planbook Mobile by Planbook Inc.

The leading lesson planner

Strong Contender

4.8😐(7.7K ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This is a comprehensive online lesson planning tool designed for educators. It offers a wide array of features, meticulous student learning standards, and excellent support. A free trial is available to experience its capabilities.

What We Love

🚀 Time-saving program
👍 Helpful for both homeschool and school teachers
👍 Allows for easy sharing and organization of lessons
👍 Useful for adapting to changes like snow days

Room to Improve

🐛 Events/features not working in app
🐛 Google sign-in not working on app
🐛 Buggy and unreliable, crashes frequently
🐛 Copy/paste feature not working as expected
🐛 Inability to access Google Drive files in app
🔒 Requires frequent login on mobile, no biometric support
🐛 Issues with uploading photos in app
🐛 Server downtime on school days
🐛 Lesson plans randomly disappearing

#3

Class Planner (cloud) by Glen Botha

By a teacher, for teachers

Worth Considering

4.6(55 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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This app helps educators organize their teaching materials in the cloud. It allows for easy access to lesson plans, standards, homework, and web resources across multiple devices. Features include schedule management, PDF generation, and integration with other educational tools.

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Popsicle Sticks: Teacher Picks

Popsicle Sticks: Teacher Picks

Random Name Picker

This app offers a digital solution for educators to randomly select students, form groups, and manage classroom activities. It includes features for grading, math games, and tournament creation, aiming to enhance engagement and streamline administrative tasks.

Random student selectionStudent grouping and swappingRandom list generation

free with in-app purchases

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Teacher Aide Pro

Teacher Aide Pro

Teacher Aide Pro

Attendance, grades & more

Manage student attendance, grades, and seating charts with ease. Identify at-risk students and communicate with parents and advisors through bulk email. Sync rosters from Google Classroom and export grades to other systems.

Attendance trackingGradebook managementSeating chart creation

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myClassroom: Class Tools

myClassroom: Class Tools

myClassroom: Class Tools

For Teachers and Classrooms

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clickerCustomizable bell and alert soundsInstant note-taking with automatic logging

free with in-app purchases

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Educreations Whiteboard

Educreations Whiteboard

Educreations Whiteboard

Create amazing video lessons

This interactive whiteboard and screencasting tool allows users to create and share video lessons. Annotate, animate, and narrate content to explain concepts, with lessons securely stored online and accessible across devices. Students can join classes within the app or access content via the website.

Interactive whiteboardScreencastingVideo lesson creation

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TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)

TPT (Teachers Pay Teachers)

PreK-12 Resources for Teachers

Access and discover millions of PreK-12 educational resources created by teachers. This app allows you to manage your purchased materials, explore new teaching tools, and save items to your wish list. Educators can also manage their online store and receive sale notifications.

Access purchased digital downloadsDiscover new teaching resourcesAdd resources to wish list

free with in-app purchases

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Additio App, Teacher gradebook

Additio App, Teacher gradebook

Additio App, Teacher gradebook

Gradebook and lesson planner

Manage classes, plan lessons, and track student assessments with this intuitive app. It offers a digital gradebook, customizable rubrics, and seamless integration with popular educational platforms. Access your data across devices and communicate with students and families.

Digital gradebook with unlimited assessmentsLesson planner with custom templatesPersonalized rubrics with auto/peer assessment

free with in-app purchases

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ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard

ShowMe Interactive Whiteboard

by Learnbat, Inc.

Create and share voice-over whiteboard tutorials with this intuitive app. Easily record lessons, import images and documents, and share your creations with a global community or privately with students. Ideal for educators and anyone wanting to explain concepts visually.

Voice-record tutorialsImport images and documentsDraw and erase tools

free with in-app purchases

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