# Popsicle Sticks vs Class Planner (cloud)

The clearest difference is monetization model: Popsicle Sticks at free against Class Planner (cloud)'s freemium. Popsicle Sticks also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 55). Class Planner (cloud)'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 60%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popsicle Sticks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Class Planner (cloud) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Popsicle Sticks against 4.6 for Class Planner (cloud). That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popsicle Sticks has 1.3K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Popsicle Sticks's written reviews are positive against 71% of Class Planner (cloud)'s.

Popsicle Sticks ships an update every 2 months, Class Planner (cloud) every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popsicle Sticks | Class Planner (cloud) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsicle-sticks-teacher-picks/id1139826444/reviews) | [4.6 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Daly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139826443) | [Glen Botha](https://appshunter.io/developer/943181947) |

## What reviewers say

### Popsicle Sticks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsicle-sticks-teacher-picks/id1139826444)

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

**Highlights:** Random student selection, Student grouping and swapping, Random list generation, Grade calculation, Mental math games, Tournament builder

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Christmas Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Skin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Popsicle Sticks Unlimited | $1.99 | one-time |
| Random Picks Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| Popsicle Sticks Unlimited | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for elementary music teachers
- 🤩 Randomized grouping tool
- 🚀 Useful and fun app
- 🚀 Intuitive to set up and easy to learn
- 🚀 Awesome tool creates awesome student engagement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Hidden cost
- 💰 Expensive
- 💰 Deceptive about costs
- 🐛 Crashes when picking a student
- 🐛 Import glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when picking a student
- Import glitches
- Deleting students/classes not intuitive
- Asks for reviews too often

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit voice/pronunciation of names
- Ability to mark students absent so they're not randomly selected
- Ability to rotate iPad to landscape mode
- Support for Slide Over and/or Side-by-Side apps
- Ability to remove students on a tournament-by-tournament basis


### Class Planner (cloud)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088)

This app helps educators manage lesson plans, including standards, notes, and homework. Data syncs across devices, and it offers features like PDF generation and Google Classroom integration. A free trial is available, with subscriptions unlocking more class capacity.

**Highlights:** Cloud data storage and multi-device sync, Record lesson plans with standards and notes, Homework assignment tracking, Generate PDF lesson plans, Google Classroom integration, Home screen widget for daily schedule

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (20 classes) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium (30 classes) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium (20 classes) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium (30 classes) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popsicle Sticks free?

Popsicle Sticks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Class Planner (cloud) free?

Class Planner (cloud) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Popsicle Sticks or Class Planner (cloud)?

Popsicle Sticks and Class Planner (cloud) are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.3K and 55 ratings respectively.

### Do Popsicle Sticks or Class Planner (cloud) have ads?

Neither Popsicle Sticks nor Class Planner (cloud) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Popsicle Sticks or Class Planner (cloud)?

Popsicle Sticks ships an update every 2 months, and Class Planner (cloud) every 2 weeks. Most recently, Popsicle Sticks was updated on November 11, 2026 and Class Planner (cloud) on November 11, 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.*