# LessonNote vs Classkick

The clearest difference is rating: LessonNote at 4.7 against Classkick's 3.1. LessonNote also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 33%). Classkick's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (729 vs 10). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LessonNote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 3 months. Classkick asks for nothing beyond the download.

LessonNote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classkick has 729 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 33% of Classkick's.

LessonNote ships an update monthly, Classkick every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LessonNote | Classkick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lessonnote/id507466065/reviews)** | [3.1 (729 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classkick/id909904332/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **729** |
| Positive reviews | **65.2% of reviews** | 33.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lesson Study Alliance](https://appshunter.io/developer/507466068) | [Classwork Co](https://appshunter.io/developer/926451208) |

## What reviewers say

### LessonNote

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

This tool facilitates classroom lesson observation by allowing educators to document lesson flow and student engagement. It enables tracking of interactions, capturing notes, taking photos of student work, and analyzing time spent in different learning modalities. The app helps create a factual record to improve teaching and learning.

**Highlights:** Track student interactions, Record time-stamped notes, Photograph student work, Analyze time in learning modalities, Create seating charts, Review data for student-focused conversations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, 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 |


### Classkick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classkick/id909904332)

This app allows students to work on assignments digitally and receive instant feedback from teachers and peers. Teachers can create assignments, monitor student progress in real-time, and facilitate collaborative learning. It aims to increase feedback and reduce grading time.

**Highlights:** Create paperless assignments, Real-time student work monitoring, Instant teacher feedback, Anonymous peer-to-peer help, Work at own pace, Ask for help privately

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for online school
- 🚀 Great for immediate feedback
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Laggy and slow performance
- 👎 Difficult text/writing controls
- 👎 Lacks key features like split-screen

**Reported bugs**

- Assignments not loading properly
- Inability to save or access work
- Incompatibility with newer devices/OS

**Requested features**

- Add split-screen support
- Improve text/writing controls
- Better Apple Pencil integration
- Enhance stability and performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LessonNote free?

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

### Is Classkick free?

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

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

LessonNote is rated higher. LessonNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Classkick averages 3.1 from 729 ratings.

### Do LessonNote or Classkick have ads?

Neither LessonNote nor Classkick shows ads.

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

LessonNote ships an update monthly, and Classkick every 11 days. Most recently, LessonNote was updated on November 1, 2026 and Classkick on November 11, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*