# ClassDojo vs North Salem CSD

The clearest difference is rating: ClassDojo at 4.8 against North Salem CSD's 3.3. ClassDojo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (4.1M vs 8). North Salem CSD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (15.5 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. North Salem CSD asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, North Salem CSD every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | North Salem CSD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [3.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-salem-csd/id1450767496/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 215 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [North Salem Central School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450767495) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #11 Top Free · Education, #182 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, iPhone Duo 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


### North Salem CSD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/north-salem-csd/id1450767496)

Stay informed with school news, announcements, and events. Access a community directory and share photos and documents easily. Filter content to see what matters most to you.

**Highlights:** News and announcements, Calendar events, Community directory, Photo and document sharing, Content filtering, Direct constituent emailing

**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 North Salem CSD free?

North Salem CSD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or North Salem CSD?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while North Salem CSD averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or North Salem CSD have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor North Salem CSD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or North Salem CSD?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and North Salem CSD every 12 months. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 30, 2026 and North Salem CSD on October 29, 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.*