# ClassDojo vs Parent Portal

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassDojo at 69% against Parent Portal's 4%. ClassDojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Parent Portal's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Parent Portal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ClassDojo's written reviews are positive against 4% of Parent Portal's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, Parent Portal every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | Parent Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [1.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-portal/id1195924926/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 4.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | — |
| Size | 205 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [Parenta Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1195924925) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Education, #8 Top Free · Education, #116 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


### Parent Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parent-portal/id1195924926)

This app provides parents with a real-time feed of their child's activities at nursery, including observations with photos and videos. Parents can also manage account balances, view financial history, and update personal information.

**Highlights:** Real-time child activity timeline, Photo and video updates, Sleep, nappy, and meal tracking, Financial history and payments, Personal information management, Nursery contact

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Is Parent Portal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or Parent Portal?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while Parent Portal averages 1.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or Parent Portal have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor Parent Portal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or Parent Portal?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and Parent Portal every 5 weeks. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on September 26, 2026 and Parent Portal on September 14, 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.*