# Compass Classroom vs Teaching Self

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Teaching Self at 50% against Compass Classroom's 0%. Teaching Self also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Classroom sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per month and Teaching Self sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Teaching Self holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass Classroom's written reviews are positive against 50% of Teaching Self's.

Compass Classroom ships an update every 4 months, Teaching Self monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass Classroom | Teaching Self |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-classroom/id1583280149/reviews) | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teaching-self-government/id6479655163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 81 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Compass Classroom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583280151) | [Teaching Self-Government LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736766981) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass Classroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-classroom/id1583280149)

Access your homeschool video curriculum, join study groups, and connect with other parents. Explore over 50 courses and 1,400 videos to enhance your child's learning journey. Manage your profile and notifications conveniently.

**Highlights:** Access video courses, Join subject groups, Interact with parents, Manage user profile, Discover and sort content, View notifications

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Membership | $59.99 | per month |


### Teaching Self

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teaching-self-government/id6479655163)

This app provides parents with resources to enhance their parenting journey. Access exclusive features like the Job Jar, read blogs, listen to podcasts, and join support group calls. Future updates will include digital content, audio files, and eBooks.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Job Jar feature, Parenting blogs, Podcasts, Support group calls, Access to store, Digital content (coming soon)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Choices Map | $4.95 | one-time |
| Overcoming Urgency Addiction | $4.95 | one-time |
| The Power of Christmas | $4.95 | one-time |
| Cue Cards | $7.99 | one-time |
| Starting Homeschool Right | $9.95 | one-time |
| TSG for Type A and B | $9.95 | one-time |
| Popular Parenting eBook | $12.00 | one-time |
| Revitalizing Your Homeschool | $13.95 | one-time |
| Training the Heart | $13.95 | one-time |
| TSG Parenting Seminar Audio | $59.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass Classroom free?

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

### Is Teaching Self free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass Classroom or Teaching Self?

Teaching Self is rated higher. Compass Classroom averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Teaching Self averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Compass Classroom or Teaching Self have ads?

Neither Compass Classroom nor Teaching Self shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass Classroom or Teaching Self?

Compass Classroom ships an update every 4 months, and Teaching Self monthly. Most recently, Compass Classroom was updated on October 23, 2026 and Teaching Self on October 24, 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.*