# ClassDojo vs P.S. 181 Brooklyn

The clearest difference is rating: ClassDojo at 4.8 against P.S. 181 Brooklyn's 2.0. ClassDojo also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (4.1M vs 1). P.S. 181 Brooklyn'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. P.S. 181 Brooklyn asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, P.S. 181 Brooklyn every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | P.S. 181 Brooklyn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-181-brooklyn/id6743160119/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 165 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) | [Solved Education Consultancy, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506645558) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #11 Top Free · Education, #174 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


### P.S. 181 Brooklyn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ps-181-brooklyn/id6743160119)

This app provides students, families, and educators with direct access to academic schedules, grades, school announcements, and PTA updates. It offers multilingual support and integrates with essential educational platforms for seamless communication and management.

**Highlights:** Academic schedules and real-time grades, School announcements and PTA updates, Staff directory and student progress reports, Integration with Google Classroom and ClassDojo, Multilingual support (100+ languages), Health and wellness resources, School event showcase

**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 P.S. 181 Brooklyn free?

P.S. 181 Brooklyn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or P.S. 181 Brooklyn?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while P.S. 181 Brooklyn averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or P.S. 181 Brooklyn have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor P.S. 181 Brooklyn shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or P.S. 181 Brooklyn?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and P.S. 181 Brooklyn every 2 months. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 17, 2026 and P.S. 181 Brooklyn on September 25, 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.*