Comparison

Class Planner (cloud) vs Common Core Prep

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

Head to head
About

Class Planner (cloud)

This app helps educators organize their teaching materials in the cloud. It allows for easy access to lesson plans, standards, homework, and web resources across multiple devices. Features include schedule management, PDF generation, and integration with other educational tools.

Highlights
  • Cloud data synchronization across devices
  • Lesson plan management (standards, notes, homework)
  • Schedule support (1, 2, or 6-day)
  • PDF lesson generation
  • Google Classroom homework sync
  • Home screen widget for daily schedule
Features
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Class Planner (cloud) is a new release of the Class Planner app. This version stores data in the cloud instead of on device, so the app data is accessible from multiple devices such as a phone, an iPad and a MacBook computer. Your data automatically syncs from all your devices. Class Planner allows teachers to easily keep a record of their lesson plans which include the standards, lesson notes, homework and an online web resources. Features • Support a 1 week, 2 weeks or 6 day schedule. • Easily import standards and link to a lesson • View lessons for the day, the week, or by a class • Easily move lessons forward or backwards • Generate a PDF of the lesson for administrators or personal records • Sync homework with Google Classroom announcements. • Add a home screen widget to show today's class schedule Try the app for free for 2 classes. Activate an autorenewable subscription to support up to 20 classes or up to 30 classes. Autorenewable Subscription Details To access additional features the user needs to subscribe to an auto renewable subscription. This means the subscription automatically renews 24 hours before the end of the subscription date. Auto renewable subscriptions can be managed from the user iTunes account, and a link is provided in the subscription screen while in the app. All future updates are included with the auto renewable monthly subscription fee. The subscription may be cancelled for any future months, and the user will still have access to the data, only the additional features will be disabled. Feel free to email the developer at support@inpocketsolutions.com to give feedback. I love to make improvements based on user suggestions and anything to help teachers keep track of their lesson plans is appreciated. Privacy Policy: https://inpocketsolutions.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://inpocketsolutions.com/terms

About

Common Core Prep

Prepare for Common Core exams with over 1500 practice questions and tests. Track learner progress and access online tutoring sessions. Offers free lessons and tests, with an optional monthly subscription for full access.

Highlights
  • 1500+ practice questions
  • Lesson homework and practice tests
  • Common Core Math and ELA modules
  • Progress tracking for parents
  • Online one-on-one tutoring
  • Math and ELA final practice tests
Features
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There are 1500+ practice questions prepared by expert tutors. Each lesson contains homework problems and then a practice test. The app has common core exam questions that are very similar to the actual exam. Parents can track their learners progress at any time. The application includes: • Common Core Math • Common Core English Language Arts (ELA) • Math Final Practice Test • ELA Final Practice Test • Math Common Core Prediction Test • ELA Common Core Prediction Test • Progress Report In addition to a mobile application, we provide unique flexibility in learning and offer effective online one-on-one tutoring sessions via Skype or Zoom. The first session/evaluation is free, so join the Common Core Tutoring program and become a part of the truly life-changing and successful journey that our students have accomplished. Subscription: Unlock Full Common Core Access for $9.99/ month. If you don't choose to subscribe you can continue to use free lessons and tests. Privacy Policy: https://smart-tutors.net/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://smart-tutors.net/practice-test/info/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Class Planner (cloud)4 screens
Common Core Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Class Planner (cloud) at 53 against Common Core Prep's 14. Common Core Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Class Planner (cloud) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Common Core Prep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Class Planner (cloud) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 14 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Class Planner (cloud) ships an update fortnightly, Common Core Prep every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Class Planner (cloud) versus Common Core Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClass Planner (cloud)Common Core Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings) — better4.4 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews70.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better14
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlen BothaDebbrata Das

Customer experience

Class Planner (cloud)

All ratings53 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.5%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive70.8%
Neutral12.5%
Negative16.7%

Common Core Prep

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Class Planner (cloud)

Subscriptions4
  • Premium (20 classes)$5.991 Month
  • Premium (30 classes)$8.991 Month
  • Premium (20 classes)$59.991 Year
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  • Premium (30 classes)$89.991 Year
1 purchases

Common Core Prep

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Class Planner (cloud) free?
Class Planner (cloud) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Common Core Prep free?
Common Core Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Class Planner (cloud) or Common Core Prep?
Class Planner (cloud) is rated higher. Class Planner (cloud) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Common Core Prep averages 4.4 from 14 ratings.
Do Class Planner (cloud) or Common Core Prep have ads?
Neither Class Planner (cloud) nor Common Core Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Class Planner (cloud) or Common Core Prep?
Class Planner (cloud) ships an update fortnightly, and Common Core Prep every 10 days. Most recently, Class Planner (cloud) was updated on September 21, 2026 and Common Core Prep on September 9, 2026.

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