Calliope mini vs Jamf Teacher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Calliope mini
This app allows users to program a micro-controller to build robots, transmit messages, and make things move. It features LEDs, buttons, sensors, and Bluetooth for creative coding projects.
- Program micro-controller
- Build robots
- Transmit messages
- Control LEDs
- Use motion sensor
- Bluetooth communication
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With Calliope mini you have countless creative options right at your fingertips. You want to build a robot or transmit messages? With just a few clicks you can create a program for the controller and make things move. Besides 25 red plus three RGB-LEDs and two programmable buttons the board contains a combined position sensor with motion sensor and compass as well as a bluetooth module that allows the Calliope mini to communicate with other devices.
Jamf Teacher
This app empowers educators to manage student devices and learning environments. Teachers can set restrictions, control app and website access, and deploy applications directly. It also facilitates lesson planning, proctored exams, and remote class management.
- Apply device restrictions
- Control allowed apps and websites
- Install apps remotely
- Plan lessons
- Create proctored exams
- Manage remote classes
- Attention screen with messages
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The Jamf Teacher app is designed for Jamf School and Jamf Pro MDMs, available on iPad and Mac devices, to provide teachers with the tools necessary to manage classes and students. Key features: • Apply restrictions to student devices • Choose allowed apps and websites during classes • Install apps directly within the app • Plan lessons in advance • Create proctored exams for individual students • Create remote classes • Use an attention screen with personalized messages to keep students focused
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Jamf Teacher at every 3 weeks against Calliope mini's every 3 months. Calliope mini's advantage is review sentiment (26% vs 13%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Calliope mini ships an update every 3 months, Jamf Teacher every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Calliope mini | Jamf Teacher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.6% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calliope gGmbH | JAMF Software |
Customer experience
Calliope mini
Jamf Teacher
In-app purchases
Calliope mini
No in-app purchases
Jamf Teacher
No in-app purchases
Questions
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