Comparison

CASIO ClassPad vs ORB Participant

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

Head to head
About

CASIO ClassPad

Perform complex calculations, graph functions, and utilize a computer algebra system for mathematical exploration. This app offers a suite of tools for math and science learning, including dynamic visualizations and advanced functions. It's designed to enhance mathematical understanding for students and educators.

Highlights
  • Complex calculations
  • Graphing functions
  • Computer Algebra System (CAS)
  • eActivity worksheets
  • Spreadsheet analysis
  • Geometry tools
  • Periodic table and constants
Features
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●App Overview ClassPad comes equipped to perform complex calculations, draw graphs, and to use a computer algebra system (CAS) to investigate mathematics and solve problems. It has a user interface in the style of the handheld ClassPad, a tool used in classrooms worldwide. This app will be beneficial for both new and experienced ClassPad users. ClassPad in combination with the free activities available from CASIO can help to take your study of mathematics to the next level. ●Trial Version vs Monthly Subscription Version After you register for a ClassPad Subscription, you will be provided access to a variety of different apps and functions that are essential for math and natural science learning and calculation. ・Applications You get access to a selection of more than 10 new apps that allow you to perform calculations using dynamic visual representations of math and natural science concepts. Four typical applications, each of which is essential for math and natural science learning and calculations, are described below. -eActivity eActivity lets you input math expressions and textual explanations in files that can then be used as worksheets. -Spreadsheet In addition to standard spreadsheet calculations, this app also provides statistical chart analysis and statistical calculation capabilities. -Geometry Geometry makes it possible for students to grasp relationships between figures using number tables and animations. -Physium Physium provides access to a periodic table and scientific constants for calculations. ・Functions You get additional access to more than 300 middle and higher grade math functions, including calculus, complex numbers, probability distribution, and more. ●Monthly Subscription ・Subscription Fee and Period A subscription costs $1.99 per month (calculated from your date of purchase), automatically renewed each month until you cancel your subscription. Billing is through your iTunes account. ・Automatic Renewal Details Subscriptions are renewed automatically as long as the subscriber does not cancel the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Billing for an automatically renewed subscription will be performed within 24 hours after the auto renewal. ・Checking Your Current Subscription Status and Canceling a Subscription (by Stopping Auto Renewal) You can check your current subscription status by navigating to the applicable page as shown below. [Settings > iTunes & App Store > Tap your Apple ID. > View Apple ID > Subscriptions] On the page that appears, you can check your next auto renewal date, and cancel or reconfigure your auto renewal. *You can also use iTunes to check your next auto renewal date, and cancel or reconfigure your auto renewal. ・Partial Month Cancellation Cancellation of a subscription partway through a month is not allowed. ●Terms of use http://edu.casio.com/software_app/app/termsofuse/en.html ●Privacy Policy http://world.casio.com/privacy/

About

ORB Participant

Track your progress for The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Log activities, manage your sections, and submit them to your Assessor and Award Leader for completion, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Manage Award progress
  • Set up activities
  • Create progress logs
  • Submit Award sections
  • Assessor and Leader approval
Features
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This application was developed by The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation as a simple and fast tool to assist Award participants in completing their Award, anytime anywhere. The participant is able to manage their Award progress using the App. They can set up activities, create logs for their progress and also send their Award sections to their Assessor and Award Leader for completion. Your Award must be using the latest version of the Online Record Book system (sometimes known as "ORB Next Generation") and have a valid participant login to the system in order to be able to use this App.

Screenshots

CASIO ClassPad4 screens
ORB Participant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ORB Participant at none against CASIO ClassPad's 1. ORB Participant also leads on review sentiment (31% vs 19%) and ratings volume (66 vs 11). CASIO ClassPad's advantage is rating (3.4 vs 3.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. CASIO ClassPad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. ORB Participant asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CASIO ClassPad holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ORB Participant has 66 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of CASIO ClassPad's written reviews are positive against 31% of ORB Participant's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CASIO ClassPad ships an update every 7 months, ORB Participant every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CASIO ClassPad versus ORB Participant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCASIO ClassPadORB Participant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (11 ratings) — better3.1 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews18.8% of reviews31.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD.The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation

Customer experience

CASIO ClassPad

All ratings11 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive18.8%
Neutral10.1%
Negative71.0%

ORB Participant

All ratings67 ratings
Positive49.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative46.3%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive31.1%
Neutral17.0%
Negative51.9%

Bugs and requests

CASIO ClassPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ORB Participant

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Hours not accumulating correctly - logs multiple hours as single hour
  • Progress bar not increasing when adding logs
  • Network error messages appearing despite valid connection
  • App crashes when entering journey observations
  • App crashes when editing and resubmitting assessments
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  • Login logout issues preventing re-access
  • Payment details field not accepting input during registration
  • Award leader change not persisting after switching schools
  • Confirmation buttons not scaling properly on mobile screens
  • Photo/link attachment not saving on iPhone
  • Copy-paste functionality only adding partial text
  • Long text input being deleted when submitting
  • Cannot delete additional activities even without logs
  • Approval emails not being received by assessors
  • Assessments getting stuck in 'waiting for approval' state
  • App not loading after login despite successful authentication
  • Persistent notification bubble that won't disappear
  • Inconsistent hour calculations across activities

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to edit activities and submissions after approval
  • Resend assessment/approval functionality
  • Message/comment system between users and leaders
  • View approved evidence and journey details after submission
  • Edit activity names if misspelled
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  • Support for 5-minute time intervals instead of 15-minute
  • Delete authorized awards option
  • Change major activity selection
  • Upload photos from files instead of gallery only
  • Edit overview and plan sections of adventurous journey
  • Clearer information about hour reset timing
  • Include Duke of Ed information within the app
  • Support for sub-submissions in log details
  • Resend assessment button on mobile app (exists on website)
  • Larger description text box with line break support
  • Countdown percentage for remaining award completion
  • Remove persistent notification badges

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CASIO ClassPad

Subscriptions1
  • ClassPad 1 Month Subscription$1.991 Month
None

ORB Participant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CASIO ClassPad free?
CASIO ClassPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ORB Participant free?
ORB Participant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CASIO ClassPad or ORB Participant?
CASIO ClassPad is rated higher. CASIO ClassPad averages 3.4 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while ORB Participant averages 3.1 from 66 ratings.
Do CASIO ClassPad or ORB Participant have ads?
Neither CASIO ClassPad nor ORB Participant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CASIO ClassPad or ORB Participant?
CASIO ClassPad ships an update every 7 months, and ORB Participant every 4 months. Most recently, CASIO ClassPad was updated on October 25, 2026 and ORB Participant on October 20, 2026.

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