# ClassDojo vs SchoolCafé

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SchoolCafé at none against ClassDojo's 22. SchoolCafé also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 69%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). ClassDojo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (4.1M vs 107K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClassDojo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SchoolCafé asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for ClassDojo against 4.9 for SchoolCafé. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 107K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of ClassDojo's written reviews are positive against 77% of SchoolCafé's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, SchoolCafé every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | SchoolCafé |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews) | **[4.9 (107K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcafe/id1134802301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 107K |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | **77.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #135 |
| Size | 204 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [Cybersoft PrimeroEdge](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034146742) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Education, #9 Top Free · Education, #112 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This platform connects teachers, parents, and students to foster positive classroom communities. It facilitates communication, shares school updates, and provides engaging learning content for children. The goal is to create an enjoyable educational experience for everyone involved.

**Highlights:** Teacher-parent communication, Photo and video updates, Student learning content, School news and updates, Classroom community building

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Dojo Sparks | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $10.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $39.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $59.99 | per year |
| Dojo Sparks | $64.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Learning Bundle | $99.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great communication tool
- 👍 Useful for behavior management
- 💡 Allows sharing of student work and progress
- 👍 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
- 👍 Customizable point system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing student information
- 💰 Paid features are required for full functionality
- 🤔 Cluttered interface with too many irrelevant posts
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Progress data disappearing or resetting
- Difficulties with uploading and sharing content

**Requested features**

- Ability to download student photos and work
- Option to filter and unfollow posts not relevant to a student
- Improved search and organization of posts
- Scheduling feature for posting class updates
- Ability to send group messages to other parents


### SchoolCafé

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolcafe/id1134802301)

**Currently charting:** #135 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Manage your child's school cafeteria account, apply for meal assistance, and view menus with nutritional and allergen information. Students and staff can also check daily menus, build meals, and track account balances.

**Highlights:** Manage child's cafeteria account, Apply for free/reduced meals, Make payments and view history, View menus with nutritional info, Receive low balance alerts, Favorite menu items, Build meals and view nutrient info

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for busy parents
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 💡 Allows monitoring of child's purchases
- 👍 Provides balance alerts and notifications

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive convenience fees
- 🐛 App layout and navigation issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate or incomplete menu information
- 💰 Limits on maximum account balances

**Reported bugs**

- Green bar covers important information when scrolling
- App crashes or fails to load properly on some devices
- Inconsistent behavior when adding payment methods

**Requested features**

- Ability to transfer funds between child accounts
- Option to view detailed purchase history
- Eliminate or reduce convenience fees
- Improve menu accuracy and accessibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Is SchoolCafé free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or SchoolCafé?

SchoolCafé is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while SchoolCafé averages 4.9 from 107K ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or SchoolCafé have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor SchoolCafé shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or SchoolCafé?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and SchoolCafé every 3 months. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 1, 2026 and SchoolCafé on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ClassDojo or SchoolCafé?

ClassDojo currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and SchoolCafé at #135. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*