Comparison

Classroom Mate vs Chorilo

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

Head to head
About

Classroom Mate

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
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Classroom Mate is a simple tool for teachers made for managing your students marks and data on your iPad or iPhone. Just test it and you will love it! Classroom is a slim, save an easy-to-use tool for every teacher. *** Limitation *** In the free version of the app, the number of classes and the number of students is limited to 5 each. You can test whether the app fits your needs or not, for free. Upgrade to the pro version for a small amount with an In-App-Purchase. If you have purchased the pro version on your iPad already then you will get it on your iPhone for free, of course! Short functional overview: * Seating plan with pictures of your students, having all important informations at a glance * Tap the picture of a student and choose an action like "being late" or "forgot homework". The app can create recalls on repeated actions, as well. You can adjust the actions so that they fit exactly your needs. * In the detail view you see all the recalls, actions and marks of one student. * Checklists for an easy overview of all the things (e.g receipts) to collect from your student. * Memorize the names of your new students at the beginning of a new shool year. * Enter and manage the marks of your students, which can be configured to match your needs (semesters or trimesters, rounding, weighting, ...) * The developer of this app is a teacher himself and is using it every day. Suggestions or wishes are welcome. If you've got further questions or suggestions send an e-mail to support.

About

Chorilo

This app streamlines choir and ensemble management with digital sheet music, integrated practice tools, and communication features. Organize rehearsals, track attendance, and plan events effortlessly. It also supports virtual rehearsal leadership and project management.

Highlights
  • Digital sheet music management
  • Interactive annotations
  • Integrated practice tools (piano, metronome, audio player)
  • In-app chat and notifications
  • Event planning with attendance tracking
  • Virtual rehearsal leadership
  • Project and member organization
Features
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Chorilo - Companion App for Choir & Ensemble The ultimate all-in-one solution for modern choir and ensemble organization. Save time, improve communication and organize rehearsals effortlessly! IMPORTANT: This app is the mobile companion app for the Chorilo platform. To use the app, you must be invited to Chorilo by your choir or ensemble, or create an account yourself at www.chorilo.com. INTELLIGENT SHEET MUSIC MANAGEMENT - Digital sheet music collection: Access all your ensemble's sheet music, even offline - Interactive annotations: Draw directly on the sheet music, highlight important passages and add personal notes - Synchronized view: All members automatically see the same page when the conductor changes the sheet music - Fullscreen mode: Maximum readability during rehearsals on your tablet INTEGRATED PRACTICE TOOLS - Piano: Virtual keyboard for learning melodies and harmonies - Metronome: Precise tempo tool for perfect rhythm work - Audio player: Practice files with variable speed, fast forward/rewind and loop function CHAT & COMMUNICATION - Integrated chat: Individual and group chats directly in the app, without external messengers - Notifications: All important information from your ensemble in one place - Reactions: Respond quickly to messages with one click - Real-time notifications: Stay informed about all important updates - @-mentions: Tag members for targeted notifications PROFESSIONAL EVENT PLANNING - Intelligent attendance tracking: Plan rehearsals and performances with automatic participant management - Tasks for events: To-do lists with assignees and deadlines for perfect preparation - RSVP deadlines: Binding deadlines for confirmations and cancellations - Voice distribution: See at a glance which voice parts are represented at events - Automatic reminders: Never miss a rehearsal again thanks to push notifications LIVE PRACTICE SESSIONS - Virtual rehearsal leadership: Conduct remotely and let all members follow in real-time - Shared annotations: Drawings and markings are instantly transmitted to all participants - Synchronized sheet music switching: Everyone automatically sees the same sheet music as the session leader PROJECTS & ORGANIZATION - Projects: Manage time-limited endeavors like concert tours or musical projects separately - Member directory: Complete profiles with contact details and voice/instrument assignments - Custom fields: Capture individual information such as t-shirt sizes or driver's licenses - Flexible permissions: Different roles for conductors, section leaders and members WHY CHORILO? - Cross-platform: Works seamlessly on smartphone, tablet and computer - Offline capable: Sheet music, events and notifications available even without internet connection - Data protection: Your data is stored 100% in the EU - User-friendly: Intuitive operation for all age groups PERFECT FOR: - Choirs of all sizes and styles - Music schools and conservatories - Church choirs and community choirs - Professional and amateur ensembles - Orchestras and instrumental ensembles Download Chorilo today and experience how easy and efficient ensemble organization can be!

Screenshots

Classroom Mate3 screens
Chorilo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chorilo at none against Classroom Mate's 1. Chorilo also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Classroom Mate's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Classroom Mate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chorilo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classroom Mate ships an update every 4 months, Chorilo weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Classroom Mate versus Chorilo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassroom MateChorilo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB79 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerreissl.comAndreas Schneider

Customer experience

Classroom Mate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Chorilo

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classroom Mate

One-time1
  • classroom pro-upgradeFree
None

Chorilo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Classroom Mate free?
Classroom Mate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chorilo free?
Chorilo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Classroom Mate or Chorilo have ads?
Neither Classroom Mate nor Chorilo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classroom Mate or Chorilo?
Classroom Mate ships an update every 4 months, and Chorilo weekly. Most recently, Classroom Mate was updated on June 5, 2026 and Chorilo on September 10, 2026.

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