# Classroom Mate vs Schichter

The clearest difference is price: Classroom Mate at Free against Schichter's $5.99. Classroom Mate also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). Schichter's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Classroom Mate is free to download; Schichter costs $5.99 up front. Classroom Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Schichter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Classroom Mate against 4.0 for Schichter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Classroom Mate's written reviews are positive against 92% of Schichter's.

Classroom Mate ships an update every 4 months, Schichter every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Classroom Mate | Schichter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classroom-mate/id492495980/reviews) | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schichter-shift-calendar/id1297890902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 27 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [reissl.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/480209831) | [Martin Schulze](https://appshunter.io/developer/1286624128) |

## What reviewers say

### Classroom Mate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classroom-mate/id492495980)

Manage student data and marks efficiently on your iOS device. Features include seating plans, custom actions for student behavior, and detailed mark management. The free version has limitations, with an in-app purchase available for full functionality.

**Highlights:** Student seating plans with pictures, Customizable student actions (late, homework), Detailed student information view, Checklists for student collections, Student name memorization aid, Configurable student mark entry

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| classroom pro-upgrade | Free | one-time |


### Schichter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schichter-shift-calendar/id1297890902)

Easily create, customize, and manage your work shifts with this intuitive calendar app. Plan your days, track hours, and sync with your existing calendar. Offers features like shift swapping, vacation management, and detailed reports.

**Highlights:** Customizable shift creation, Shift swapping and time-off management, Calendar integration, Widgets and Apple Watch support, Dark mode and weather forecast, Data backup and sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCloud | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Classroom Mate free?

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

### Is Schichter free?

Schichter costs $5.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Classroom Mate or Schichter?

Classroom Mate and Schichter are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Classroom Mate or Schichter have ads?

Neither Classroom Mate nor Schichter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Classroom Mate or Schichter?

Classroom Mate ships an update every 4 months, and Schichter every 6 weeks. Most recently, Classroom Mate was updated on June 5, 2026 and Schichter on September 27, 2026.

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