# ClassDojo vs LAUSD

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassDojo at 69% against LAUSD's 13%. ClassDojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). LAUSD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (15.6 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. LAUSD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 66, 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 13% of LAUSD's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, LAUSD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | LAUSD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [2.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lausd/id1437643491/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 66 |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 13.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 211 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT](https://appshunter.io/developer/1277090974) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #11 Top Free · Education, #138 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


### LAUSD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lausd/id1437643491)

Stay connected with your child's education. Track assignments, view grades, and monitor attendance. Access school calendars, events, and important contact information all in one place.

**Highlights:** Track children's school activities, View school calendars and events, Call school directly, View upcoming assignments, Set reminders and receive alerts, Monitor attendance (late/absent), See grades

**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 LAUSD free?

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

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

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while LAUSD averages 2.8 from 66 ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or LAUSD have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor LAUSD shows ads.

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

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and LAUSD monthly. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 15, 2026 and LAUSD on October 11, 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.*