# The Homework App vs School Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: School Assistant at 4.8 against The Homework App's 4.2. School Assistant also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 65%) and device support (5 vs 3). The Homework App's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Homework App sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and School Assistant sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

School Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of The Homework App's written reviews are positive against 88% of School Assistant's.

The Homework App ships an update fortnightly, School Assistant every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Homework App | School Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-homework-app/id561371952/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Homework App: Classroom Calendar - Solver - Class Planner INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/374861683) | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) |

## What reviewers say

### The Homework App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-homework-app/id561371952)

Organize your schoolwork with this intuitive planner. Track assignments, set reminders, and manage tasks with features like subtasks and color-coding. Stay on top of your studies with a clear dashboard and calendar view.

**Highlights:** Add and manage homework assignments, Organize tasks with subtasks, Color-code subjects, Dashboard for an overview, Attach photos to tasks, In-app calendar view, Set homework reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boost (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Boost (1 Week) | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Boost (1 Week) | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Boost (12 months) | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Boost (1 month) | $19.99 | per month |
| Boost (New) | $19.99 | per year |
| Boost (12 months) | $29.99 | per year |
| Boost (1 Month) | $29.99 | per month |
| Boost (1 Week) | $49.99 | per year |
| Boost - Lifetime purchase | $99.99 | one-time |


### School Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, tests, and class schedules. It provides a dedicated space for class information, website links, and customizable reminders. The app offers seamless integration across Apple devices and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Homework and test tracking, Class schedule management, Class information storage, Website link saving, Customizable reminders, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $400.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🔓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Integrates with Google Classroom
- 📆 Useful schedule and countdown features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited integration with other school platforms
- 🕰️ Needs more reminder options for assignments
- 🗓️ Difficulty sorting assignments chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule details disappearing when switching days
- App crashing on certain devices after updates
- Widgets not displaying information correctly

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments and tests
- Ability to mark assignments as in-progress
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More customization options for widgets
- Integration with other school apps like Canvas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Homework App free?

The Homework App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is School Assistant free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Homework App or School Assistant?

School Assistant is rated higher. The Homework App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while School Assistant averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do The Homework App or School Assistant have ads?

Neither The Homework App nor School Assistant shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Homework App or School Assistant?

The Homework App ships an update fortnightly, and School Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, The Homework App was updated on October 23, 2026 and School Assistant on October 25, 2026.

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