myClassroom vs Insta
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
myClassroom
This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.
- Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker
- Customizable bell and alert sounds
- Instant note-taking with automatic logging
- Random student selection and group generation
- Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring
- Noise meter and music playback
- Automated daily routines and smart seating charts
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MyClassroom was has essential teacher tools that are designed to work fast. Even better, they works with an Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. This means you can place your iPhone or iPad anywhere in the room and still have access to your tools. MyClassroom also offers extensive customization. If you don’t like how a tool works, there’s a good chance you can change it. Below is a list of tools and features that are just one press away! Tools: Bell Alert your class with a variety of sounds to choose from. Notes Instantly save notes during hectic moments, with automatic logging of time, date, and subject. You can add text later. Time Quickly add time increments with each press. It's perfect when precise timing isn't necessary. Coin & Dice Randomly generate numbers and outcomes. Sticks Randomly call on students, with an option to prevent repeats. Groups Create student groups, with settings to avoid unwanted pairings. Tallies Keep track of positive and negative classroom behaviors. Time Lost Track time wasted by students using a stopwatch and a warning sound. Hearts Each press removes a heart. Hearts can automatically replenish after a preset amount of time. Noise Meter Tuned to student voice frequencies, with a buffer to prevent false alarms. Music Box Play over 150 instrumental tracks covering various genres and moods. Brain Break Meditate or get active with quick, interactive breaks. Features Routines Set up your daily schedule and let the app automatically announce subjects and reminders. You won’t need to pull out your phone to turn off an alarm anymore! Smart Seating Seating charts with the ability to add rules, and use actual desk distances to generate seating charts. This app is governed by Apple’s standard End User License Agreement (EULA), available here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Insta
This app allows educators to quickly scan and grade paper worksheets using their mobile device. It automates the grading process, providing instant results and a clear overview of student submissions, reducing manual effort and paperwork.
- Scan paper worksheets with phone
- Automatic answer detection and grading
- Instant results viewing
- Side-by-side submission review
- Classroom-focused interface
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Insta-Grading helps educators save time by scanning worksheets and grading assignments instantly. Turn paper assessments into clear results in seconds no manual grading, no spreadsheets. Designed for teachers, tutors, and educators who want faster feedback and less paperwork. Key Features • Scan paper worksheets using your phone • Automatically detect and grade answers • View results instantly • Review submissions side-by-side • Simple, clean interface built for classrooms Who It’s For • K–12 teachers • Tutors and test prep instructors • Educators grading paper assignments Why Educators Use Insta-Grading Grading by hand takes time. Insta-Grading helps you move faster, stay organized, and focus more on teaching than paperwork. Terms of Use: https://insta-grading.com/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://insta-grading.com/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: myClassroom at 4.5 against Insta's 3.0. myClassroom also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and ratings volume (373 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Insta sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 373 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of myClassroom's written reviews are positive against 0% of Insta's.
myClassroom ships an update every 9 days, Insta every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | myClassroom | Insta |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (373 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 373 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tanner Stoltz | E&E Technology LLC |
Customer experience
myClassroom
Insta
Bugs and requests
myClassroom
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot log in after subscription
- Password reset email not received
- Customer service link not working
- App crashing with music
- Bluetooth remote connectivity issues
Requested features
3 requests- Make more features free
- Bring back brain breaks
- Improve the voice quality
Insta
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
myClassroom
- Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Full Access3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Full Access$49.99
Insta
- Unlimited Scans$4.991 Month
- Unlimited Scans$39.991 Year
- 100 Scans$0.99









