ClassDojo vs CSA Dragons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassDojo
This app fosters positive classroom environments by facilitating communication between teachers and parents. It provides photo and video updates, shares school news, and offers engaging learning content for students. The platform aims to make education enjoyable and build strong school communities.
- Teacher-parent communication
- Photo and video updates
- School news and updates
- Student learning content
- Positive behavior reinforcement
- Community building
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It’s time to build better classrooms. Class Dojo is a game-changing platform designed for teachers, parents and kids. The end goal? Giving kids an education they love. Here’s how. * Teachers and parents can safely and easily communicate throughout the school day * Parents get photo and video updates from their child’s teacher, so they can feel like they’re there * Kids get fun learning content at school and at home * Everyone stays in the know on the latest and greatest school news and updates. *Did we mention it’s free? Join the millions strong in 180 countries that are making their classrooms feel more like communities. "I’ve divided my time teaching as B.C. and A.C.: before ClassDojo, and after ClassDojo. I never want to go back!" — Jen E., an elementary school teacher The Plus Experience When parents start using ClassDojo and are ready for more of what they love, there’s ClassDojo Plus—more memories, more moments, more milestones. And yes, more answers to “how was school today?” Terms of use: https://www.classdojo.com/terms Privacy policy: https://www.classdojo.com/privacy
CSA Dragons
This app connects families, students, and the school community, sharing updates, events, resources, and stories. It aims to foster a sense of belonging and highlight unique experiences within the vibrant community.
- Community connection
- Updates and events
- Resource sharing
- School stories
- Family engagement
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Stay connected with Christina Seix Academy wherever you are. The CSA App is designed to bring families, students, and the school community together in one place because CSA is more than a school. Engage with updates, events, resources, and stories that highlight our vibrant community and the experiences that make CSA unique.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CSA Dragons at none against ClassDojo's 22. ClassDojo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (4.1M vs 7). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ClassDojo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. CSA Dragons asks for nothing beyond the download.
CSA Dragons holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.
ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, CSA Dragons every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClassDojo | CSA Dragons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4.1M ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.1M — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 216 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | ClassDojo, Inc. | Christina Seix Academy |
Customer experience
ClassDojo
CSA Dragons
Bugs and requests
ClassDojo
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Progress data disappearing or resetting
- Difficulties with uploading and sharing content
Requested features
5 requests- 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
CSA Dragons
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ClassDojo
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$7.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic$7.991 Month
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- ClassDojo Plus7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Dojo Sparks7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial2 variants$9.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic$9.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$10.991 Month
- ClassDojo Plus7 Days trial2 variants$39.996 Months
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Dojo Sparks7 Days trial$64.991 Year
- ClassDojo Plus Basic7 Days trial2 variants$69.991 Year
- ClassDojo Plus7 Days trial$79.991 Year
- ClassDojo Learning Bundle7 Days trial$99.991 Year
- ClassDojo Plus Basic$299.991 Year
CSA Dragons
No in-app purchases
