# Class Keeper® vs Wild Ivy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Wild Ivy at none against Class Keeper®'s 4. Wild Ivy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Class Keeper®'s advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (93 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wild Ivy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Class Keeper® has 93 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, Wild Ivy every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Class Keeper® | Wild Ivy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-keeper/id1569054549/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-ivy/id6456570628/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 98.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 193 MB | 48 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) | [Wild Ivy Blow Dry Bar SF LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1700511215) |

## 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


### Wild Ivy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-ivy/id6456570628)

Easily book appointments for beauty services anytime, anywhere. View team profiles, manage your account, and keep track of your bookings with just a few taps.

**Highlights:** Book appointments 24/7, View team profiles, Manage account, Track appointment history, Easy booking process

**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 Wild Ivy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Class Keeper® or Wild Ivy?

Wild Ivy is rated higher. Class Keeper® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Wild Ivy averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Class Keeper® or Wild Ivy have ads?

Neither Class Keeper® nor Wild Ivy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Class Keeper® or Wild Ivy?

Class Keeper® ships an update fortnightly, and Wild Ivy every 33 months. Most recently, Class Keeper® was updated on October 17, 2026 and Wild Ivy on October 3, 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.*