Comparison

ClassDojo vs PowerSchool Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ClassDojo

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
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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

About

PowerSchool Mobile

Access real-time student information like grades, assignments, and attendance with an updated interface. Features customizable dashboards, calendar views for assignments, and notification management for parents, guardians, and students.

Highlights
  • Real-time student data access
  • Updated user interface and dashboard
  • Customizable dashboard widgets
  • Class assignment calendar view
  • Push and email notifications
  • Student profile management
Features
Currently charting
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Built for convenient access to real-time student information like grades, assignments, and attendance, the PowerSchool Mobile App provides enhanced functionality for parents, guardians, and students. • Get easy access to the most important student data with an updated user interface, dashboard, and improved app structure • Use new dashboard widgets for quick access to important information including: GPA, Class Overview, Assignments Due, Assignments Graded, Attendance, School Bulletins, Meal Balance, and Fees • Customize the dashboard by reordering or hiding widgets to prioritize the information that is most important to you • Access class information and grades across terms and drill-down to detailed views of class assignments, attendance, and standards • View class assignments for the week or month in a new calendar view, and drill-down to assignment details • Manage push and email notifications, student profiles, access school information, and more PowerSchool is the leading K-12 education technology provider of solutions that improve the education experience for 100 million students, teachers, and parents in over 70 countries around the world. IMPORTANT! To access the PowerSchool Mobile App, your school district must be using the PowerSchool Student Information System. If you are not sure what SIS your school is using, contact your school or district. PLEASE NOTE • Requires iOS version 13.0 or higher • Access to PowerSchool is controlled by school administration • Requires a wireless connection or mobile data plan • Users must consent to receive push notifications when connecting to servers outside of the United States • Meal Balance totals are only available if your school uses the PowerLunch meal management feature in the PowerSchool SIS

Screenshots

ClassDojo4 screens
PowerSchool Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PowerSchool Mobile at none against ClassDojo's 22. PowerSchool Mobile also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). ClassDojo's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (69% vs 44%). On price, ads, chart position 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ClassDojo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. PowerSchool Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.1M and 930K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ClassDojo's written reviews are positive against 44% of PowerSchool Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, PowerSchool Mobile monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
ClassDojo versus PowerSchool Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassDojoPowerSchool Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.1M ratings) — better4.6 (930K ratings)
Positive reviews68.8% of reviews — better44.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4.1M — better930K
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#4 — better#10
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClassDojo, Inc.PowerSchool Group LLC

Customer experience

ClassDojo

All ratings4,073,016 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews4,068 reviews
Positive68.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative23.6%

PowerSchool Mobile

All ratings930,033 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews1,759 reviews
Positive44.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative47.4%

User reviews

ClassDojo

From 4.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great communication tool
  • 👍 Useful for behavior management
  • 💡 Allows sharing of student work and progress
  • 👍 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
  • 👍 Customizable point system

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

PowerSchool Mobile

From 930K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to access grades and assignments
  • 👍 Convenient for parents to monitor student progress
  • ⏰ Timely notifications of grade updates

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent sync issues and glitches
  • 🕰️ Slow app performance and loading times
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
  • 📚 Incomplete or outdated information on the app

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

PowerSchool Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent display of grades and assignments
  • Password reset issues and login problems
  • Crashes and app freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to view grade history and trends
  • Integration with other school platforms
  • Customizable notification settings
  • Improved user interface and navigation

In-app purchases

17 purchases

ClassDojo

Subscriptions17
  • 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
None

PowerSchool Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ClassDojo free?
ClassDojo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PowerSchool Mobile free?
PowerSchool Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or PowerSchool Mobile?
ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while PowerSchool Mobile averages 4.6 from 930K ratings.
Do ClassDojo or PowerSchool Mobile have ads?
Neither ClassDojo nor PowerSchool Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or PowerSchool Mobile?
ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and PowerSchool Mobile monthly. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on September 24, 2026 and PowerSchool Mobile on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, ClassDojo or PowerSchool Mobile?
ClassDojo currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and PowerSchool Mobile at #10. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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