Comparison

LessonNote vs Co Learning

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

Head to head
About

LessonNote

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
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LessonNote is an innovative classroom observation tool for documenting the flow of a lesson and its impact on students. Capture both quantitative and qualitative data: • Track who is talking to whom, when, and for how long. • Jot handwritten, time-stamped notes about what is being said and what students are doing. • Take photos of student work. • Capture time spent in different modalities: whole-class, individual work, group work. Begin by creating a seating chart with icons representing the teacher, students, groups, and display areas such as blackboards or projection screens. Record observations by selecting an icon, or linking two icons for a note about an interaction. Take photos of student work. After a lesson, efficiently review your data for a student-focused conversation that improves teaching and learning. A small seating chart shows exactly who or what a note is about, so you don't need to know the names of the students. A timeline shows how much time was spent in whole-class lecture or discussion, individual work time, and group work time. LessonNote helps you create a fact-based and non-judgemental record of the lesson and its impact on students. LessonNote is ideal for peer observation, coaching, instructional rounds, and of course for Lesson Study. For administrators, LessonNote improves on simple checklists or rating scales by helping document how lessons affect students—which is, ultimately, what teaching is all about. Work with your colleagues and use LessonNote to improve teaching and learning! Read the Terms of Service at: https://LSAlliance.org/LessonNote/terms-of-service.html.

About

Co Learning

Features
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Co-Learning: Empowering Educators Through Collaborative Learning Co-Learning is a revolutionary platform designed to support teachers, mentors, and educators in their lifelong learning journey. With a vast collection of categorized video resources, Co-Learning transforms traditional teaching into an interactive, engaging, and collaborative experience. Why Choose Co-Learning? Totally Free: No subscriptions, no hidden charges! Interactive Video Learning: Engage with educational content, not just passive watching. Organized Video Resources: Easily find content tailored to enhance your teaching skills. User Feedback & Moderation System: Ensure high-quality, relevant content for educators. Secure Video Upload & Approval: All uploaded videos are reviewed and moderated before publication to ensure quality and compliance. Video & Comment Reporting System: Users can report videos and comments for copyright violations, inappropriate content, or misinformation, ensuring a safe and trustworthy learning environment. Whether you're an experienced teacher or just beginning your journey, Co-Learning provides high-quality resources for free, ensuring that education remains accessible to everyone. Download now and start learning—absolutely free!

Screenshots

LessonNote4 screens
Co Learning4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Co Learning at none against LessonNote's 6. Co Learning also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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. LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Co Learning asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LessonNote ships an update monthly, Co Learning weekly. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LessonNote versus Co Learning: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLessonNoteCo Learning
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLesson Study AllianceBacBon Limited

In-app purchases

6 purchases

LessonNote

Subscriptions3
  • 3 Months of Pro$29.993 Months
  • 6 Months of Pro$44.996 Months
  • 1 Year Pro$64.991 Year
One-time3
  • 6-month LessonNote Pro subscription$89.99
  • 1-year LessonNote Pro subscription$149.99
  • 2-year LessonNote Pro subscription$249.99
None

Co Learning

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LessonNote free?
LessonNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Co Learning free?
Co Learning is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LessonNote or Co Learning have ads?
Neither LessonNote nor Co Learning shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LessonNote or Co Learning?
LessonNote ships an update monthly, and Co Learning weekly. Most recently, LessonNote was updated on October 1, 2026 and Co Learning on October 1, 2026.

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