# LessonNote vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LessonNote at 65% against myClassroom's 38%. LessonNote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5). myClassroom's advantage is ratings volume (373 vs 10) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months and myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LessonNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 373 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of LessonNote's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's.

LessonNote ships an update monthly, myClassroom every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessonNote | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065/reviews)** | [4.5 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lesson Study Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/507466068) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## 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 |


### myClassroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332)

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

**Highlights:** Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker, Customizable bell and alert sounds, Instant note-taking with automatic logging, Random student selection and group generation, Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring, Noise meter and music playback, Automated daily routines and smart seating charts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for classroom management
- 👍 Useful for picking students
- 👍 Great for routines and reminders
- 👍 Students love it
- 👍 Easy to use and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for most features
- 💰 Expensive for teachers on a budget
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 👎 Bluetooth remote not working

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in after subscription
- Password reset email not received
- Customer service link not working
- App crashing with music
- Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Make more features free
- Bring back brain breaks
- Improve the voice quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessonNote free?

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

### Is myClassroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LessonNote or myClassroom?

LessonNote is rated higher. LessonNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.

### Do LessonNote or myClassroom have ads?

Neither LessonNote nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LessonNote or myClassroom?

LessonNote ships an update monthly, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, LessonNote was updated on October 1, 2026 and myClassroom on October 13, 2026.

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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.*