Random Student vs ClassNetwork
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Random Student
This app helps educators randomly select students for participation or group assignments. It supports classes up to 200 students, tracks responses, and can speak student names aloud. Import student lists and manage attendance to ensure equitable participation.
- Random student selection
- Track correct responses
- Import student lists from Google Classroom
- Speak student names aloud
- Attendance tracking
- Create random groups
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Main Features • Classes of up to 200 students each • Select a student at random. Track correct responses • Easily import student lists from Google Classroom • Device speaks name aloud • Take attendance so absent students are not called • Create random groups Now there is no need for teachers to use popsicle sticks or playing cards to call on students in class. Instead, use your iOS device to call on students in a truly random manner. For student enjoyment, use the 'speak aloud' option so students can hear their name called. The free version allows the use of 1 class while the premium upgrade supports up to 20 classes. In my classroom I allow the last selected student to push the random call button. This really takes teacher bias out of the selection process and the students feel a need to participate when the device speaks their name. Support information Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/randomstudentapp
ClassNetwork
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ClassNetwork is an instruction paradigm that fosters collaboration, positivity, feedback, goal setting, and reflection in the classroom. ClassNetwork enables: -Student to student complimenting with full control from the instructor and AI moderation so inappropriate content cannot be submitted. -Teacher and student communication. -Partner generation from random or pre-saved groups with varying group size. Include student filters in the groups. -Student reflection on instructor chosen personal growth topics. -Student reflection on instructor managed units and learning targets with links to additional support material. Instructors can view reports on student reflections. -Instructors can easily share units and learning targets amongst other instructors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClassNetwork at none against Random Student's 1. ClassNetwork also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Random Student sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ClassNetwork asks for nothing beyond the download.
Random Student ships an update every 2 months, ClassNetwork every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Random Student | ClassNetwork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (23 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 23 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Glen Botha | Gray Education Innovations, LLC |
In-app purchases
Random Student
- Premium features$19.99
ClassNetwork
No in-app purchases
Questions
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