# Explore vs Classmate Playdate

The clearest difference is rating: Classmate Playdate at 4.3 against Explore's 2.3. Classmate Playdate also leads on device support. Explore's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classmate Playdate sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Explore asks for nothing beyond the download.

Classmate Playdate holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Explore | Classmate Playdate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-for-pokemon-go/id1151077685/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmate-playdate/id6670760783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ramalingam Sivaramakrishnan](https://appshunter.io/developer/892706271) | [Classmate Playdate, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1751541146) |

## What reviewers say

### Explore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/explore-for-pokemon-go/id1151077685)

This app assists Pokémon GO players by tracking Pokémon locations worldwide in real-time. It helps users find rare Pokémon without needing to log in, focusing on high-population areas. It is not affiliated with Niantic or The Pokémon Company.

**Highlights:** Real-time Pokémon tracking, Assists in finding rare Pokémon, No login required, Supports high population areas

**In-app purchases:** none


### Classmate Playdate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmate-playdate/id6670760783)

Connect with other parents at your child's school for playdates and birthday invitations. This secure app offers a school directory and private messaging, ensuring only families from your school community can connect.

**Highlights:** School directory by class, Birthday invitation sending, Playdate matching by availability, Secure parent messaging, COPPA, FERPA, GDPR compliant, School-specific activation codes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ANNUAL FEE | $2.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |
| School Activation Fee | $25.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Explore free?

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

### Is Classmate Playdate free?

Classmate Playdate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Explore or Classmate Playdate?

Classmate Playdate is rated higher. Explore averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Classmate Playdate averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

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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.*