Smart Board vs The Commons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Board
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- TERMS OF USE - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - PRIVACY POLICY - https://ixvel.com/app/smartboard/privacy/ - WHO CAN USE - * Schools , Teachers - WHAT IT DOES - * Prevents unauthorized use of smart boards and computers in your school by students * Smart boards and computers can be opened remotely via mobile application - WHAT CAN'T - * Smartboards must be turned on to be managed * The operating system of smart boards cannot be started remotely - HOW TO USE - * Download app and add your school * Install the "Smart Board Desktop" application on the smart boards or computers whose access you want to restrict * Run the "Smart Board Desktop" application you installed on the computer. You should see a QR code on the screen * Click the add button on the smart boards screen in the mobile application * You should see QR code reader * Scan QR code by pointing camera at computer * The smart board should appear within the mobile app * You can manage smart boards with the mobile application - HELP - * You can send a message from the help tab under the main menu on the main screen in the application to convey all your opinions and suggestions or ask questions. * You can review the tutorials by clicking the assistant button next to the screen - FOLLOW US - * Web : www.egitimyazilim.com * Help Videos : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLupkXgJvxV-K8iDrMAwyteG5H9tQcyky0 * Instagram : https://instagram.com/egitim_yazilim * Facebook : https://facebook.com/egitimyazilimlari * Telegram : https://t.me/egitimyazilimlari * Twitter : https://twitter.com/egitim_yazilim * Email: egitimyazilim.com@gmail.com * Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/egitimyazilim/ - PAID FEATURES - * If you pay, all devices throughout the school can perform unlimited transactions during the subscription period without restrictions * When you first install the application, you have 100 transactions per device * You must wait 24 hours after each transaction when your rights expire - FEATURES - * You can add as many users and smartboards as you want * You can open and close the smart board locks remotely with the mobile application. * You can turn smart boards on and off with flash memory * You can turn smart boards on and off with instant password * You can send announcements and messages to smart boards * You can turn the sound of smart boards on and off with the mobile application * You can turn off or restart smart boards remotely with the mobile application
The Commons
This app helps students stay focused during school hours by pausing access to distracting apps like social media and games. It automatically activates at school and deactivates when the day ends, ensuring essential academic and communication apps remain accessible. It prioritizes privacy with no tracking or data collection.
- Automatic focus activation at school
- Blocks distracting apps during school hours
- Keeps essential academic apps accessible
- Privacy-first with no tracking
- Builds stronger tech habits
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The Commons™ – Airplane Mode For Schools Let’s be real phones are amazing. But at School? They can be a total distraction. The Commons helps students stay focused during the school day without giving up their phones. No pouches. No locks. Just fewer distractions. Built with privacy first, The Commons automatically pauses access to distracting apps like social media, games, and other non-academic content during school hours while keeping school-approved, medical, and essential communication apps available. The result? More focus. Better learning. Stronger habits. Features • Automatically activates when you arrive at school • Restricts distracting apps during school hours • Keeps approved educational and essential apps available per your school's phone policy • Automatically turns off when the school day ends Privacy First Your privacy matters. The Commons never accesses your messages, browsing history, photos, social media content, or location history. Learn more about our privacy commitment: the-commons.app/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Commons at none against Smart Board's 1. The Commons also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smart Board sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. The Commons asks for nothing beyond the download.
Smart Board ships an update every 5 weeks, The Commons fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smart Board | The Commons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.3 (230 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 13.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 230 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ceyda bulak | The Commons, Inc. |
Bugs and requests
Smart Board
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
The Commons
Reported bugs
2 issues- VPN doesn't work properly when traveling
- Slows down messaging and other apps
Requested features
3 requests- Allow access to certain apps during school hours
- Improve VPN functionality when traveling
- Provide more transparency on data collection and usage
In-app purchases
Smart Board
- Standard Subscription$2.991 Month
The Commons
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Smart Board free?
Is The Commons free?
Do Smart Board or The Commons have ads?
Which is updated more often, Smart Board or The Commons?
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