# ParentVUE vs ClassDojo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassDojo at 69% against ParentVUE's 6%. ClassDojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). ParentVUE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClassDojo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ParentVUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 127, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of ParentVUE's written reviews are positive against 69% of ClassDojo's.

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, ClassDojo every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ParentVUE | ClassDojo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentvue/id412054615/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 127 | **4.1M** |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#4** |
| Size | 47 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Edupoint Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/412050330) | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) |

## What reviewers say

### ParentVUE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parentvue/id412054615)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Stay connected with your child's academic progress. This app provides near real-time access to assignments, scores, attendance, and demographic information. Manage multiple children's profiles with a single login.

**Highlights:** View assignments and scores, Track attendance records, Access demographic information, Single sign-on for multiple children, Near real-time data updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Provides quick access to student information
- 💡 Helpful for staying involved in child's education

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find information
- ⚠️ Unreliable email and messaging features
- 🕰️ Slow performance and loading times
- 🤯 Confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and account lockouts
- Grades and assignments not displaying correctly
- Emails not sending or getting lost
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android
- App crashing or freezing frequently

**Requested features**

- Add bulk delete option for emails
- Improve notification system to clearly indicate new messages
- Allow customization of app layout and information display
- Integrate with other school communication tools
- Provide better support for multiple students in different schools


### ClassDojo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Education, #10 Top Free · Education, #151 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This platform connects teachers, parents, and students to foster positive classroom communities. It facilitates communication, shares school updates, and provides engaging learning content for children. The goal is to create an enjoyable educational experience for everyone involved.

**Highlights:** Teacher-parent communication, Photo and video updates, Student learning content, School news and updates, Classroom community building

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Dojo Sparks | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $10.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $39.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $59.99 | per year |
| Dojo Sparks | $64.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Learning Bundle | $99.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great communication tool
- 👍 Useful for behavior management
- 💡 Allows sharing of student work and progress
- 👍 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
- 👍 Customizable point system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing student information
- 💰 Paid features are required for full functionality
- 🤔 Cluttered interface with too many irrelevant posts
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Progress data disappearing or resetting
- Difficulties with uploading and sharing content

**Requested features**

- Ability to download student photos and work
- Option to filter and unfollow posts not relevant to a student
- Improved search and organization of posts
- Scheduling feature for posting class updates
- Ability to send group messages to other parents


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ParentVUE free?

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

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ParentVUE or ClassDojo?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ParentVUE averages 2.0 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while ClassDojo averages 4.8 from 4.1M ratings.

### Do ParentVUE or ClassDojo have ads?

Neither ParentVUE nor ClassDojo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ParentVUE or ClassDojo?

ParentVUE ships an update every 3 months, and ClassDojo every 2 days. Most recently, ParentVUE was updated on October 1, 2026 and ClassDojo on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ParentVUE or ClassDojo?

ParentVUE currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and ClassDojo at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*