Comparison

SmartClass vs SMARTClass Mobile

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

Head to head
About

SmartClass

This web-based school management system has been serving students and teachers since 2004. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools to meet all school requirements, continuously improved based on user needs.

Highlights
  • Web-based school management
  • Student and teacher services
  • Comprehensive school requirements
  • Continuous improvement
  • First web-based system
Features
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SmartClass brings families, students and teachers together around everyday school life. Sign in with the account provided by your school to see the tools available for your role. Families can follow school updates, switch between children, view schedules, message the school and check fee information. Students can review their schedules, attendance summaries and grades. Teachers can see their assigned classes and rosters, record attendance, enter grades and review the weekly calendar. Available features depend on your school's SmartClass setup and your assigned role.

About

SMARTClass Mobile

Features
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SMARTClass is a secure mobile application that enables authorized Recorders to capture or upload classroom observation videos and submit them for review. The app provides a streamlined recording and upload experience, video submission management, and status tracking

Screenshots

SmartClass4 screens
SMARTClass Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SMARTClass Mobile at every 3 weeks against SmartClass's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartClass ships an update every 24 months, SMARTClass Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SmartClass versus SMARTClass Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartClassSMARTClass Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmartClass, LLCArch Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

SmartClass

No in-app purchases

None

SMARTClass Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartClass free?
SmartClass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SMARTClass Mobile free?
SMARTClass Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartClass or SMARTClass Mobile have ads?
Neither SmartClass nor SMARTClass Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartClass or SMARTClass Mobile?
SmartClass ships an update every 24 months, and SMARTClass Mobile every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartClass was updated on October 29, 2026 and SMARTClass Mobile on October 31, 2026.

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