# ClassDojo vs Google Classroom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassDojo at 69% against Google Classroom's 25%. ClassDojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Google Classroom's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, ads, chart position 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. Google Classroom 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 36K, 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 25% of Google Classroom's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, Google Classroom fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | Google Classroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [2.0 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-classroom/id924620788/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 36K |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #6 |
| Size | 205 MB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Grossing · Education, #9 Top Free · Education, #83 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


### Google Classroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/google-classroom/id924620788)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Free · Education, #182 Top Free (US App Store)

This app streamlines educational workflows for teachers and students. It facilitates paperless assignment creation, distribution, and grading, while enhancing communication and organization. Students can track assignments and receive feedback, and teachers can manage classes and provide real-time updates.

**Highlights:** Paperless assignment creation and grading, Automatic document copying for students, Organized Drive folders for assignments, Real-time feedback and grades, Instant announcements and class discussions, Mobile access for on-the-go management

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for organizing assignments
- 💡 Useful for online/remote learning
- 🤝 Good for student-teacher communication

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable at times
- ⏱️ Slow loading and performance issues
- 📧 Excessive and delayed notifications
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Assignments disappearing or not properly syncing
- Inability to edit or update assignments after posting
- Inconsistent behavior across devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Add a dark mode option
- Improve notification control and customization
- Implement a better missing assignments/to-do list
- Allow more flexibility in class organization and archiving


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Is Google Classroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or Google Classroom?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while Google Classroom averages 2.0 from 36K ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or Google Classroom have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor Google Classroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or Google Classroom?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and Google Classroom fortnightly. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on September 24, 2026 and Google Classroom on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ClassDojo or Google Classroom?

ClassDojo currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Google Classroom at #6. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*