# Core Math vs Class Planner (cloud)

The clearest difference is rating: Class Planner (cloud) at 4.6 against Core Math's 3.4. Class Planner (cloud) also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 33%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 23 months). Core Math's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Class Planner (cloud) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Core Math asks for nothing beyond the download.

Class Planner (cloud) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Class Planner (cloud) has 53 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Core Math's written reviews are positive against 71% of Class Planner (cloud)'s.

Core Math ships an update every 23 months, Class Planner (cloud) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Core Math | Class Planner (cloud) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-math/id495495810/reviews) | **[4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **70.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Instant Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/302881375) | [Glen Botha](https://appshunter.io/developer/943181947) |

## What reviewers say

### Core Math

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/core-math/id495495810)

Monitor the academic progress of up to 50 students against national mathematics standards. View and track each student's performance across all standards from Kindergarten to High School.

**Highlights:** Track up to 50 students, View Common Core math standards, Monitor progress per standard, Kindergarten to High School coverage

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Class Planner (cloud)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088)

This app helps educators organize their teaching materials in the cloud. It allows for easy access to lesson plans, standards, homework, and web resources across multiple devices. Features include schedule management, PDF generation, and integration with other educational tools.

**Highlights:** Cloud data synchronization across devices, Lesson plan management (standards, notes, homework), Schedule support (1, 2, or 6-day), PDF lesson generation, Google Classroom homework sync, Home screen widget for daily schedule

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (20 classes) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium (30 classes) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium (20 classes) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium (30 classes) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Core Math free?

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

### Is Class Planner (cloud) free?

Class Planner (cloud) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Core Math or Class Planner (cloud)?

Class Planner (cloud) is rated higher. Core Math averages 3.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Class Planner (cloud) averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.

### Do Core Math or Class Planner (cloud) have ads?

Neither Core Math nor Class Planner (cloud) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Core Math or Class Planner (cloud)?

Core Math ships an update every 23 months, and Class Planner (cloud) fortnightly. Most recently, Core Math was updated on September 23, 2026 and Class Planner (cloud) on September 29, 2026.

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