# Classmates™ vs ThingsBook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ThingsBook at 66% against Classmates™'s 12%. ThingsBook also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Classmates™'s advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Classmates™ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. ThingsBook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ThingsBook holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ThingsBook has 2K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Classmates™'s written reviews are positive against 66% of ThingsBook's.

Classmates™ ships an update monthly, ThingsBook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classmates™ | ThingsBook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.9 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmates-find-old-alumni/id1592740369/reviews) | **[4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingsbook/id6745533235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **2K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.6% of reviews | **66.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#40** |
| Size | 65 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PeopleConnect, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329508243) | [Naver U.Hub Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812794864) |

## What reviewers say

### Classmates™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmates-find-old-alumni/id1592740369)

Reconnect with former classmates, teachers, and friends from your school days. Search for people, explore digital yearbooks, and rediscover old school memories. It's like a digital yearbook, but with more ways to find and connect with people.

**Highlights:** Search for old schoolmates and friends, Access digital yearbooks and class pictures, Reconnect with teachers and school staff, Rediscover old photos and memories, Search by maiden name, Message Classmates members

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Months Classmates + access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| 1-Year Classmates + access | $59.99 | per year |


### ThingsBook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingsbook/id6745533235)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Free · Social Networking (US App Store)

This platform encourages long-form writing and organized collection of life's moments. It provides a personal space to document thoughts, memories, and interests, creating a lasting archive of your experiences.

**Highlights:** Long-form writing without character limits, Organized collections for various life aspects, Create a lasting personal archive, Flexible sharing options (public, friends, private), Prompts and search for easy documentation, Designed for everyday life moments

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classmates™ free?

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

### Is ThingsBook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Classmates™ or ThingsBook?

ThingsBook is rated higher. Classmates™ averages 1.9 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while ThingsBook averages 4.5 from 2K ratings.

### Do Classmates™ or ThingsBook have ads?

Neither Classmates™ nor ThingsBook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classmates™ or ThingsBook?

Classmates™ ships an update monthly, and ThingsBook fortnightly. Most recently, Classmates™ was updated on November 11, 2026 and ThingsBook on November 8, 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.*