# CritterCoin vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is rating: CritterCoin at 5.0 against myClassroom's 4.5. CritterCoin also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.7 vs 16.0). myClassroom's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (355 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CritterCoin asks for nothing beyond the download.

CritterCoin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 355 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 31% of CritterCoin's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CritterCoin ships an update every 2 months, myClassroom weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CritterCoin | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crittercoin/id1570310682/reviews)** | [4.5 (355 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **355** |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RedCritter Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/791210764) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## What reviewers say

### CritterCoin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crittercoin/id1570310682)

This app helps schools implement a house system and reward students with digital coins and collectibles. It facilitates recognition and engagement within the educational environment.

**Highlights:** School House System creation, Rewards Store functionality, Digital Coin rewards, Student recognition, Collectible rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 CritterCoin free?

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

### Is myClassroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CritterCoin or myClassroom?

CritterCoin is rated higher. CritterCoin averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 355 ratings.

### Do CritterCoin or myClassroom have ads?

Neither CritterCoin nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CritterCoin or myClassroom?

CritterCoin ships an update every 2 months, and myClassroom weekly. Most recently, CritterCoin was updated on September 16, 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.*