# Class Keeper® vs Parenting Tools

The clearest difference is monetization model: Parenting Tools at free with in-app purchases against Class Keeper®'s subscription. Parenting Tools also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Class Keeper® sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Parenting Tools sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Class Keeper® against 4.8 for Parenting Tools. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 93 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 99% of Class Keeper®'s written reviews are positive against 93% of Parenting Tools's.

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, Parenting Tools every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Class Keeper® | Parenting Tools |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549/reviews) | [4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-tools-parenthood/id6449464695/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | **98.8% of reviews** | 92.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 193 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Schroeck, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540147109) | [Useful Apps ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1689225804) |

## 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


### Parenting Tools

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parenting-tools-parenthood/id6449464695)

This app offers a comprehensive toolkit for parents of children aged 3-12, providing advice, activities, and tools to foster connection and joy. It features an AI assistant for personalized guidance, conversation starters, and a journal for tracking family life.

**Highlights:** AI Parenting Assistant, Troubleshooter for parenting challenges, Daily insights and 'Question of the Day', Activity ideas for children, Conversation Cards for family discussions, Journal for tracking family life, Parenting memes and humor

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium, weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Parenthood Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium, monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Parenthood Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium, yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Class Keeper® free?

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

### Is Parenting Tools free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Class Keeper® or Parenting Tools?

Class Keeper® and Parenting Tools are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 93 and 45 ratings respectively.

### Do Class Keeper® or Parenting Tools have ads?

Neither Class Keeper® nor Parenting Tools shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Class Keeper® or Parenting Tools?

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, and Parenting Tools every 3 weeks. Most recently, Class Keeper® was updated on October 9, 2026 and Parenting Tools on October 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.*