# Popsicle Sticks vs Classync

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Classync at none against Popsicle Sticks's 6. Classync also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Popsicle Sticks's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Popsicle Sticks sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Classync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classync holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Popsicle Sticks has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Popsicle Sticks | Classync |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popsicle-sticks-teacher-picks/id1139826444/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classync/id6469493472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 57 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Neil Daly](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139826443) | [Classync Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712070136) |

## 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 features for grading, 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


### Classync

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classync/id6469493472)

This app helps educators manage student information, track attendance, and record assignments. It provides a secure platform for organizing class sessions and evaluating student performance.

**Highlights:** Student contact management, Class grouping, Attendance tracking, Task assignment, Student performance evaluation, Secure cloud storage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Popsicle Sticks free?

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

### Is Classync free?

Classync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Popsicle Sticks or Classync?

Classync is rated higher. Popsicle Sticks averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Classync averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Popsicle Sticks or Classync have ads?

Neither Popsicle Sticks nor Classync 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.*