# LessonNote vs Chronicle Cloud

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chronicle Cloud at 12.0 against LessonNote's 17.6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and Chronicle Cloud sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for LessonNote against 4.6 for Chronicle Cloud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of LessonNote's written reviews are positive against 71% of Chronicle Cloud's.

LessonNote ships an update monthly, Chronicle Cloud every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessonNote | Chronicle Cloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-cloud-teachers-app/id1326291372/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 62 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lesson Study Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/507466068) | [Synapse LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/584645199) |

## What reviewers say

### LessonNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065)

This tool helps educators document classroom lessons by tracking student interactions, capturing notes, and recording time spent in various learning modalities. It facilitates data-driven conversations to improve teaching and learning outcomes.

**Highlights:** Track student interactions and conversation duration, Record handwritten notes and observations, Capture photos of student work, Measure time spent in different learning modalities, Review data for student-focused discussions, Ideal for peer observation and coaching

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months of Pro | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months of Pro | $44.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Pro | $64.99 | per year |
| 6-month LessonNote Pro subscription | $89.99 | one-time |
| 1-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $149.99 | one-time |
| 2-year LessonNote Pro subscription | $249.99 | one-time |


### Chronicle Cloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-cloud-teachers-app/id1326291372)

This app helps educators monitor and record student learning outcomes with research-based tools. It supports personalized instruction and actionable data analysis to improve teaching quality and student success.

**Highlights:** Monitor student learning outcomes, Record individual and group progress, Personalize instructional strategies, Actionable student data analysis, Formative assessment tools, Conferring notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Professional Plan | $5.99 | per month |
| Expert Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Expert Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessonNote free?

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

### Is Chronicle Cloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LessonNote or Chronicle Cloud?

LessonNote is rated higher. LessonNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Chronicle Cloud averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do LessonNote or Chronicle Cloud have ads?

Neither LessonNote nor Chronicle Cloud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LessonNote or Chronicle Cloud?

LessonNote ships an update monthly, and Chronicle Cloud every 3 weeks. Most recently, LessonNote was updated on September 13, 2026 and Chronicle Cloud on June 3, 2026.

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