# School Assistant vs ClassDeck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClassDeck at none against School Assistant's 6. ClassDeck also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). School Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (5 vs 3). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Assistant sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ClassDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Assistant | ClassDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 538 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) | [Ferran Espuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608027657) |

## 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


### ClassDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdeck-school-planner/id6787720742)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is School Assistant free?

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

### Is ClassDeck free?

ClassDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do School Assistant or ClassDeck have ads?

ClassDeck shows ads; School Assistant does not.

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