# Class Keeper® vs Anointed Hands

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Anointed Hands at none against Class Keeper®'s 4. Class Keeper®'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (93 vs 11). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Class Keeper® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Anointed Hands asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Class Keeper® against 4.9 for Anointed Hands. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Class Keeper® has 93 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Class Keeper®'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Anointed Hands's.

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, Anointed Hands every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Class Keeper® | Anointed Hands |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anointed-hands/id1634034187/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 193 MB | 119 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schroeck, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540147109) | [Anointed Hands Grooming Spa & Salon LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1634034189) |

## What reviewers say

### Class Keeper®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549)

Organize and preserve your children's precious memories digitally. Store unlimited photos, stories, and artwork, creating a cherished digital portfolio for each child from preschool through college. Share memories privately with loved ones and declutter physical storage.

**Highlights:** Unlimited child profiles, Unlimited photo storage, Story and quote logging, First & Last Day Highlight Reel, Private sharing with loved ones, Digital portfolio creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Membership | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| In App Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Extremely easy to use and navigate
- 📸 Excellent photo and memory organization by child
- 🎨 Visually appealing with customizable color themes
- 💾 Unlimited photo storage capacity
- 🗑️ Eliminates physical clutter and paper storage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Annual subscription cost ($39.99-$40/year) considered expensive by some
- 🔐 Loss of all data and access if subscription lapses or is cancelled
- 🐛 Subscription renewal code issues and technical glitches
- 😞 Permanent data loss without ongoing payment commitment
- ⚠️ Lack of offline access to stored memories

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription renewal codes not working properly
- Inability to access child profiles when subscription lapses
- Technical issues preventing account access despite customer support attempts
- Refund processing errors leaving customers charged at higher rates

**Requested features**

- Option to retain read-only access to memories after subscription cancellation
- Ability to convert digital memories into physical printed books
- Offline access to stored photos and memories
- Lower subscription pricing options
- Integration with printing services for easy physical copies


### Anointed Hands

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anointed-hands/id1634034187)

Easily view services, check availability, and book appointments. Securely pay and receive reminders for your scheduled services. Manage your bookings, including rescheduling and cancellations.

**Highlights:** View service menu and prices, Check availability and reserve times, Secure in-app payments and tipping, Receive appointment notifications, Manage appointments (reschedule, cancel), Get directions to the salon

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Class Keeper® free?

Class Keeper® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Anointed Hands free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Class Keeper® or Anointed Hands?

Anointed Hands is rated higher. Class Keeper® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Anointed Hands averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do Class Keeper® or Anointed Hands have ads?

Neither Class Keeper® nor Anointed Hands shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Class Keeper® or Anointed Hands?

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, and Anointed Hands every 4 months. Most recently, Class Keeper® was updated on September 28, 2026 and Anointed Hands on June 1, 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.*