# School Countdown vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is rating: myClassroom at 4.5 against School Countdown's 3.0. myClassroom also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (398 vs 25). School Countdown's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. School Countdown sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 398 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of School Countdown's written reviews are positive against 35% of myClassroom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

School Countdown ships an update every 8 months, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | School Countdown | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-countdown-a-smart-class-timetable-for-teacher-and-student/id363928826/reviews) | **[4.5 (398 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **398** |
| Positive reviews | **53.7% of reviews** | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dynotes Mobile Technology LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349039724) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## What reviewers say

### School Countdown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-countdown-a-smart-class-timetable-for-teacher-and-student/id363928826)

Track the remaining time in the school year with a precise countdown. Features include a built-in timetable to manage classes and holidays, plus celebrations for school's end and return.

**Highlights:** School year countdown (days, hours, minutes, seconds), Class and timetable management, Considers holidays and exception days, Countdown to end of current class, Sound and confetti celebrations, Works offline, Backup and restore database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| School Countdown Pro | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Counts school days accurately
- 👍 Excludes weekends by default
- 👍 Can add holidays/exception days
- 👍 Counts down to the second
- 👍 Useful for planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes when marking exception days
- 🐛 Paid for pro but it didn't work
- 🐛 Countdown incorrect at times
- 🐛 Does not work with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Free version has limitations

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when marking exception days
- Paid for pro but it didn't work
- Countdown incorrect at times
- Does not work with iOS 14.5
- Sharing to Facebook doesn't actually share

**Requested features**

- Add widget
- Accurate hour count with start/end times
- Support for alternating day schedules (red/white days)
- Ability to add multiple semesters with different schedules
- Easier way to add multiple exception days/holidays


### 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 | $49.99 | 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 School Countdown free?

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

### Is myClassroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, School Countdown or myClassroom?

myClassroom is rated higher. School Countdown averages 3.0 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 398 ratings.

### Do School Countdown or myClassroom have ads?

Neither School Countdown nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, School Countdown or myClassroom?

School Countdown ships an update every 8 months, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, School Countdown was updated on November 1, 2026 and myClassroom 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.*