# School Assistant vs Homework Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: School Assistant at 88% against Homework Tracker's 0%. School Assistant also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). Homework Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Assistant sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Homework Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

School Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: School Assistant has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of School Assistant's written reviews are positive against 0% of Homework Tracker's.

School Assistant ships an update every 2 months, Homework Tracker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Assistant | Homework Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-trackerhomework-hero/id6449150317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 538 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) | [Berke Kurnaz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663447140) |

## What reviewers say

### School Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, tests, and class schedules. It provides a dedicated space for class information, website links, and customizable reminders. The app offers seamless integration across Apple devices and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Homework and test tracking, Class schedule management, Class information storage, Website link saving, Customizable reminders, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🔓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Integrates with Google Classroom
- 📆 Useful schedule and countdown features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited integration with other school platforms
- 🕰️ Needs more reminder options for assignments
- 🗓️ Difficulty sorting assignments chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule details disappearing when switching days
- App crashing on certain devices after updates
- Widgets not displaying information correctly

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments and tests
- Ability to mark assignments as in-progress
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More customization options for widgets
- Integration with other school apps like Canvas


### Homework Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-trackerhomework-hero/id6449150317)

Easily manage and track all your school assignments with this intuitive application. Organize lessons with custom colors and icons, then add homework details to stay on top of deadlines. Features a calendar view and smart cards to help you never forget an assignment again.

**Highlights:** Create and track school homeworks, Customize lessons with colors and icons, Calendar mode for assignment display, Smart homework cards with remaining days, Track current and past assignments, Take notes on exams

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homework Tracker Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Homework Tracker Premium | $7.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Assistant free?

School Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Homework Tracker free?

Homework Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, School Assistant or Homework Tracker?

School Assistant is rated higher. School Assistant averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Homework Tracker averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do School Assistant or Homework Tracker have ads?

Neither School Assistant nor Homework Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, School Assistant or Homework Tracker?

School Assistant ships an update every 2 months, and Homework Tracker every 4 months. Most recently, School Assistant was updated on October 20, 2026 and Homework Tracker on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*