Comparison

NCTM Central vs myClassroom

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

Head to head
About

NCTM Central

This app provides math educators with resources and information for professional development. Access details on conferences, connect with peers, and manage event schedules. It supports high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for all students.

Highlights
  • Conference and event information
  • Speaker and exhibitor details
  • In-app messaging for attendees
  • Session reminders and alerts
  • Note-taking for event sessions
  • Social media integration
Features
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The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) advocates for high-quality mathematics teaching and learning for each and every student. Founded in 1920, NCTM has members throughout the United States and Canada and is the world's largest mathematics education organization. Strategic Framework: o Teaching and Learning: NCTM provides guidance and resources for the implementation of research-informed, high-quality teaching that supports the learning of every student in equitable environments. o Access, Equity, and Empowerment: NCTM advances a culture of equity where each person has access to high-quality teaching empowered by the opportunities mathematics affords. o Building Member Value: NCTM provides community and resources to engage and listen to members in order to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. o Advocacy: NCTM engages in advocacy to focus, raise awareness, and influence decision makers and the public on issues concerning high-quality mathematics teaching and learning. Mobile app features: - Full access to information about meetings, conferences, events, and other resources - Speaker information - Exhibit hall floor plan and exhibitor details - In-app messaging system to connect with other conference attendees - Ability to set reminders and receive alerts - View, update, and send notes on your event sessions - Connect through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest Download the NCTM Central app now!

About

myClassroom

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

Highlights
  • Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker
  • Customizable bell and alert sounds
  • Instant note-taking with automatic logging
  • Random student selection and group generation
  • Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring
  • Noise meter and music playback
  • Automated daily routines and smart seating charts
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MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

NCTM Central4 screens
myClassroom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: myClassroom at 4.5 against NCTM Central's 3.0. myClassroom also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). NCTM Central's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. NCTM Central asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 373 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of NCTM Central's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NCTM Central ships an update every 2 months, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
NCTM Central versus myClassroom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNCTM CentralmyClassroom
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (16 ratings)4.5 (373 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews37.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16373 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB172 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNational Council of Teachers of MathematicsTanner Stoltz

Customer experience

NCTM Central

All ratings16 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

myClassroom

All ratings373 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral6.2%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral18.8%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

NCTM Central

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

myClassroom

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot log in after subscription
  • Password reset email not received
  • Customer service link not working
  • App crashing with music
  • Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Make more features free
  • Bring back brain breaks
  • Improve the voice quality

In-app purchases

None

NCTM Central

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

myClassroom

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$49.99

Questions

Is NCTM Central free?
NCTM Central is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myClassroom free?
myClassroom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NCTM Central or myClassroom?
myClassroom is rated higher. NCTM Central averages 3.0 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.
Do NCTM Central or myClassroom have ads?
Neither NCTM Central nor myClassroom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NCTM Central or myClassroom?
NCTM Central ships an update every 2 months, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, NCTM Central was updated on October 13, 2026 and myClassroom on October 17, 2026.

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