Comparison

Mapimo vs NextClass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mapimo

Features
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Mapimo seeks to explore the emotive relationships that exist between people and their environments. If you have a great idea for a project or are interested in partnering with us, please contact mapimo@westernsydney.edu.au

About

NextClass

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Join hundreds of students worldwide staying organised with NextClass. NextClass is the free university timetable and assessment tracker built for iPhone. Import your courses and assessments directly from Canvas, create your timetable in seconds, stay on top of assignments and exams, and always know what's next. Connect your Canvas calendar to automatically import your courses and assessments. NextClass keeps changes in sync, so your timetable stays up to date throughout the semester. With built-in NextClass AI*, simply type your courses, classes and assessments in plain language. No forms. No complicated setup. Your timetable is ready in seconds. Open the app and instantly see your next class, today's schedule and upcoming assessments. Everything you need to stay organised throughout the semester is in one place. Built for the Apple ecosystem, NextClass keeps your timetable with you wherever you are. • Live Activities keep your current class on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Home and Lock Screen widgets show your next class and upcoming assessments at a glance. • Notifications remind you before classes and deadlines, so nothing catches you by surprise. Everything you need for university, in one app. • Import courses and assessments automatically with Canvas • Build your timetable with NextClass AI* • Add assignments, exams, tests and quizzes in seconds • Create recurring assessments with repeating schedules • Support for weekly and fortnightly classes • Track upcoming deadlines and mark work as complete • View your daily and weekly schedule • Archive previous semesters and start new ones with ease • Share your timetable with friends • Stay organised with a clean, modern design built for iPhone Whether you're planning your semester, importing your courses from Canvas, or checking what's next between lectures, NextClass helps you stay organised from your first class to your final exam. NextClass is free to use, making it an easy choice if you want the fastest way to build your timetable, automatically import your university schedule, stay on top of your assessments, and move through your semester with clarity. *NextClass AI requires an Apple Intelligence compatible device running iOS 18.1 or later.

Screenshots

Mapimo1 screens
NextClass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mapimo at none against NextClass's 1. Mapimo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). NextClass's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 21 months). On price there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. NextClass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mapimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mapimo ships an update every 21 months, NextClass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences Ā· 1 level
Mapimo versus NextClass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMapimoNextClass
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversity of Western SydneyGLP TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

Mapimo

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NextClass

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99

Questions

Is Mapimo free?
Mapimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NextClass free?
NextClass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mapimo or NextClass have ads?
NextClass shows ads; Mapimo does not.
Which is updated more often, Mapimo or NextClass?
Mapimo ships an update every 21 months, and NextClass every 10 days. Most recently, Mapimo was updated on September 14, 2026 and NextClass on September 20, 2026.

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