# Groovy Grader vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Groovy Grader at 93% against myClassroom's 38%. Groovy Grader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (47K vs 373). myClassroom's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Groovy Grader 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.

Groovy Grader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Groovy Grader has 47K ratings behind it against 373, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Groovy Grader's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's.

Groovy Grader ships an update every 6 weeks, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Groovy Grader | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (47K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-grader/id376433959/reviews)** | [4.5 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **47K** | 373 |
| Positive reviews | **92.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dryrain Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/376433962) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## What reviewers say

### Groovy Grader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/groovy-grader/id376433959)

This app replaces traditional paper grading calculators with a flexible and convenient digital tool. It offers customizable settings for numerous questions and displays grades in various formats, enhancing classroom efficiency.

**Highlights:** Replaces paper grading calculators, Configurable for hundreds of questions, Grade display options (whole number/decimal), Shows number correct/wrong, View multiple grades on screen, Disable auto-dimming screen

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Upgrade for 1 Year | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick and efficient
- 💡 Convenient to have on phone
- 👍 Helpful for students to see grades
- 👍 Saves time and effort

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery drain
- 💡 Needs more customization options (e.g., backgrounds)

**Reported bugs**

- App drains battery quickly
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and switch between multiple profiles
- Option to show number of correct answers instead of just incorrect


### 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 Groovy Grader free?

Groovy Grader 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, Groovy Grader or myClassroom?

Groovy Grader is rated higher. Groovy Grader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 47K ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.

### Do Groovy Grader or myClassroom have ads?

Neither Groovy Grader nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Groovy Grader or myClassroom?

Groovy Grader ships an update every 6 weeks, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, Groovy Grader was updated on October 19, 2026 and myClassroom on October 17, 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.*