# Planbook Mobile vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is monetization model: myClassroom at free with in-app purchases against Planbook Mobile's subscription. myClassroom also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Planbook Mobile's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (7.2K vs 355). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planbook Mobile sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Planbook Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planbook Mobile has 7.2K ratings behind it against 355, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Planbook Mobile's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's.

Planbook Mobile ships an update every 2 months, myClassroom weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planbook Mobile | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358/reviews)** | [4.5 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.2K** | 355 |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 83 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Planbook Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/671763637) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## What reviewers say

### Planbook Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planbook-mobile/id1502332358)

This is a comprehensive online lesson planning tool designed for educators. It offers a wide array of features, meticulous student learning standards, and excellent support. A free trial is available to experience its capabilities.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive lesson planning, Meticulous student learning standards, Extensive features for educators, Outstanding support and tutorials, Continuous improvement based on feedback

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1-Year Planbook Subscription | $20.00 | one-time |
| 2-Year Planbook Subscription | $36.00 | one-time |
| 3-Year Planbook Subscription | $48.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving program
- 👍 Helpful for both homeschool and school teachers
- 👍 Allows for easy sharing and organization of lessons
- 👍 Useful for adapting to changes like snow days

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Events/features not working in app
- 🐛 Google sign-in not working on app
- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable, crashes frequently
- 🐛 Copy/paste feature not working as expected
- 🐛 Inability to access Google Drive files in app

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to add school year dates
- Login page issues (keyboard blocking screen)
- Inability to use Gmail account for sign-up
- Lesson plans deleted without explanation

**Requested features**

- Add copy and paste feature
- Improve mobile app experience (e.g., biometric login, portrait mode)
- Enhance integration with other platforms (e.g., Canvas)


### myClassroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for classroom management
- 👍 Useful for picking students
- 👍 Great for routines and reminders
- 👍 Students love it
- 👍 Easy to use and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for most features
- 💰 Expensive for teachers on a budget
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 👎 Bluetooth remote not working

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Make more features free
- Bring back brain breaks
- Improve the voice quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planbook Mobile free?

Planbook Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is myClassroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Planbook Mobile or myClassroom?

Planbook Mobile is rated higher. Planbook Mobile averages 4.8 out of 5 from 7.2K ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.

### Do Planbook Mobile or myClassroom have ads?

Neither Planbook Mobile nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Planbook Mobile or myClassroom?

Planbook Mobile ships an update every 2 months, and myClassroom weekly. Most recently, Planbook Mobile was updated on September 22, 2026 and myClassroom on September 21, 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.*