# Outschool vs Night Zookeeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Night Zookeeper at 83% against Outschool's 29%. Night Zookeeper also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and ratings volume (616 vs 121). Outschool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Night Zookeeper sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Outschool asks for nothing beyond the download.

Night Zookeeper holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Night Zookeeper has 616 ratings behind it against 121, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Outschool's written reviews are positive against 83% of Night Zookeeper's.

Outschool ships an update monthly, Night Zookeeper every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Outschool | Night Zookeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outschool/id1594191740/reviews) | **[4.6 (616 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 121 | **616** |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 53 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outschool](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577394774) | [Wonky Star](https://appshunter.io/developer/573502316) |

## What reviewers say

### Outschool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/outschool/id1594191740)

Discover and join live online classes for kids aged 3-18, taught by teachers worldwide. Explore a vast range of subjects and learn on your own terms with interactive, small-group sessions. The app provides convenient access to classes and important notifications.

**Highlights:** Over 140K live online classes, Taught by teachers worldwide, Classes for ages 3-18, Reminder notifications for classes, Communicate with teachers, Access Zoom for classes

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Quality teachers and educational content
- 🎓 Diverse class offerings and subjects
- 📱 Convenient access to classes on mobile devices
- 🔔 Helpful notification system for class reminders
- 👥 Safe, vetted online learning environment

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive membership model and pricing structure
- 💳 Predatory credit/coin system with markups
- 🚫 Forced membership requirement (removed drop-in flexibility)
- 🐛 App frequently crashes and fails to load
- 🔍 Poor search and filtering functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and force quits frequently
- Continuous loading symbols without data retrieval
- Login failures on both app and website
- App doesn't load class data properly
- Join button doesn't connect to correct Zoom class

**Requested features**

- Calendar view showing all scheduled classes
- Search and filter functionality in app
- Ability to save/favorite classes for later
- Click-through to teacher profiles
- Ability to message teachers from app


### Night Zookeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/night-zookeeper-fun-learning/id6504489937)

This app makes reading and writing fun for children aged 6-12. It offers mini-games, video lessons, and skill challenges covering a full English language arts curriculum. Children receive personalized feedback from tutors and earn rewards, while parents can track progress.

**Highlights:** Interactive mini-games, Video lessons, Skill challenges, Tutor feedback on writing, Parent progress tracking, Motivating rewards, Collaborative writing opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NZK 1 Month - 1 License | $14.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 2 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| NZK 1 Month - 3 Licenses | $17.99 | per month |
| 1 Month - 4 Licenses | $21.99 | per month |
| 3 Months - 1 License | $36.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 2 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 Months - 3 Licenses | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly - 1 License | $118.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 2 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 3 Licenses | $154.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 4 Licenses | $189.99 | per year |
| Yearly - 5 Licenses | $239.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 🚀 Helps improve writing skills
- 💡 Gamifies learning
- 👍 Motivates reluctant writers
- 👍 Constructive feedback from tutors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and laggy performance
- 🐛 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🔒 Questionable subscription practices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues
- Upside-down screen when creating new characters
- Audio not working consistently

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Compatibility improvements for older devices
- More content for older age groups


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Outschool free?

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

### Is Night Zookeeper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Outschool or Night Zookeeper?

Night Zookeeper is rated higher. Outschool averages 3.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Night Zookeeper averages 4.6 from 616 ratings.

### Do Outschool or Night Zookeeper have ads?

Neither Outschool nor Night Zookeeper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Outschool or Night Zookeeper?

Outschool ships an update monthly, and Night Zookeeper every 2 months. Most recently, Outschool was updated on October 30, 2026 and Night Zookeeper on October 30, 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.*