Comparison

Securly Teacher Tools vs myClassroom

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

Head to head
About

Securly Teacher Tools

This application offers classroom management features for educators using a specific MDM solution. It allows teachers to manage student devices, including locking screens, restricting app or website access, and customizing home screen layouts.

Highlights
  • Clear student passcodes
  • Freeze student screens
  • Lock students into single app
  • Lock students into single or multiple websites
  • Switch student homescreen layouts
  • Requires MDM by Securly account
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Securly Teacher Tools provides classroom management tools for teachers using MDM by Securly (formerly SchoolMDM by TechPilot Labs). With Teacher Tools, the teacher can - clear student passcodes - freeze student screens with Screen Lock - lock students into a single app with App Lock - lock students into a single or multiple web sites with Site Lock - switch student homescreen layouts to display only desired apps during class - more This app requires an account with MDM by Securly.

About

myClassroom

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.

Highlights
  • Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker
  • Customizable bell and alert sounds
  • Instant note-taking with automatic logging
  • Random student selection and group generation
  • Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring
  • Noise meter and music playback
  • Automated daily routines and smart seating charts
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MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

myClassroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myClassroom at 4.5 against Securly Teacher Tools's 2.8. myClassroom also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). Securly Teacher Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16.0). On price and ads 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. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Securly Teacher Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 389 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Securly Teacher Tools's written reviews are positive against 35% of myClassroom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Securly Teacher Tools ships an update every 6 months, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Securly Teacher Tools versus myClassroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecurly Teacher ToolsmyClassroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (4 ratings)4.5 (389 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews35.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4389 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB172 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecurlyTanner Stoltz

Customer experience

Securly Teacher Tools

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

myClassroom

All ratings383 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral6.0%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral17.6%
Negative47.1%

Bugs and requests

Securly Teacher Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myClassroom

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot log in after subscription
  • Password reset email not received
  • Customer service link not working
  • App crashing with music
  • Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make more features free
  • Bring back brain breaks
  • Improve the voice quality

In-app purchases

None

Securly Teacher Tools

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

myClassroom

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$49.99

Questions

Is Securly Teacher Tools free?
Securly Teacher Tools is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myClassroom free?
myClassroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Securly Teacher Tools or myClassroom?
myClassroom is rated higher. Securly Teacher Tools averages 2.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 389 ratings.
Do Securly Teacher Tools or myClassroom have ads?
Neither Securly Teacher Tools nor myClassroom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Securly Teacher Tools or myClassroom?
Securly Teacher Tools ships an update every 6 months, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, Securly Teacher Tools was updated on October 24, 2026 and myClassroom on October 25, 2026.

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