Comparison

Classroom Seating Chart vs School Seating Chart Helper

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

Head to head
About

Classroom Seating Chart

This app allows educators to digitally design and manage classroom seating charts. Easily create custom layouts, assign students to seats, and organize multiple rooms for better classroom management.

Highlights
  • Create detailed seating maps
  • Drag and drop student placement
  • Add student names
  • Rotate room orientation
  • Manage multiple classrooms
  • Share seating charts
Features
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Create a seating chart for your class in seconds. Classroom Seating is the simple tool for teachers who want to know where every student sits – and change it whenever they need to. DRAG, DROP – DONE Tap the room to add a student, or import your whole class list at once. Drag students around with your finger. With desks turned on they snap into a seat, and dropping a student on a taken seat swaps the two. DESKS LIKE YOUR CLASSROOM Choose rows, pairs or tables of 4 and set the number of seats and rows. Rotate the room to match your classroom. RANDOM SEATING AND GROUPS • Shuffle seats with one tap – perfect for a new seating plan • Make random groups of 2–8 students, each group in its own color • With pairs or tables of 4, groups are seated together at the same table ALL YOUR CLASSES Keep track of every class and subject. Each class has its own seating chart, and you can rename, duplicate and reorder them. SHARE AND PRINT Share the seating chart as a PDF with colleagues and substitute teachers, or print it for your desk. MADE FOR EVERY DAY • Rename, color or delete a student with a tap • Undo any change • Works on iPhone and iPad, portrait and landscape • No account and no student data sent anywhere – everything stays on your device PREMIUM The free version includes 2 classes (more by watching a short video). Premium is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited classes and removes all ads. For K-12 teachers, college instructors, trainers and anyone who needs people seated in the right place.

About

School Seating Chart Helper

Features
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School Seating Chart is the complete classroom management solution for teachers who want to stay organized and focus on what matters most - teaching. SEATING CHART CREATION Design perfect seating arrangements in seconds with multiple layout templates: - Traditional rows and columns - Small group clusters for collaboration - U-shape for discussion-based learning - Circular arrangements for equity - Paired seating for partner work - Custom layouts for any classroom configuration Easily drag and drop students into position. Save multiple seating charts per class. Switch between arrangements instantly when you need to change classroom dynamics. ATTENDANCE TRACKING Take roll in seconds with intuitive tap-to-mark attendance. Track present, absent, tardy, and excused status for every student. View attendance history and identify patterns over time. Perfect for substitute teachers who need quick class familiarity. Export attendance reports for administrative requirements. Track attendance percentages automatically. Get visual indicators for students with attendance concerns. BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT Record student behavior with quick notes and categories: - Positive behaviors worth recognition - Neutral observations for documentation - Situations needing attention or follow-up Add timestamps automatically to every note. Build comprehensive student profiles over time. Reference behavior history during parent conferences. Share insights with counselors and administrators when needed. CLASS ORGANIZATION Manage multiple classes with ease. Create and maintain class rosters. Add student photos for quick visual identification. Import student lists from CSV files to save setup time. Organize your teaching schedule with the built-in timetable feature. Track which classes meet when. Never lose track of your daily schedule again. TIMETABLE MANAGEMENT Build your weekly teaching schedule. Set recurring class times. Get a visual overview of your entire week. Perfect for teachers managing multiple sections or grade levels. STUDENT PROFILES Store essential information for each student. Add profile photos to learn names faster. Record notes and observations. Track patterns and progress over time. IMPORT AND EXPORT Import student rosters from CSV files for quick setup at the start of the school year. Export seating charts as images to print and post. Export attendance data for record-keeping. Share class information across devices. MULTIPLE CLASSES Manage all your classes in one app. Switch between periods or subjects instantly. Keep separate seating charts, attendance records, and behavior notes for each class. PERFECT FOR - Elementary school teachers managing one class all day - Middle school teachers with multiple periods - High school teachers with 100+ students across sections - College instructors with lecture halls and discussion sections - Substitute teachers needing quick class familiarity - Homeschool educators organizing multiple students - Educational administrators observing classrooms WHY TEACHERS CHOOSE SCHOOL SEATING CHART Simple and intuitive interface designed by teachers for teachers. No complex learning curve. Start using it effectively from day one. All your classroom management tools in one place. No need to juggle multiple apps. Everything syncs seamlessly. Works offline when you need it. Your data stays on your device. No internet required for daily classroom use. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Unlock the full potential with premium features: - Unlimited classes and students - Cloud backup and sync across devices - Advanced reporting and analytics - Priority customer support - Export to multiple formats - Custom layout templates - And more features added regularly Privacy Policy: https://dly.app/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Classroom Seating Chart4 screens
School Seating Chart Helper4 screens

Verdict

The call

Classroom Seating Chart and School Seating Chart Helper are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Classroom Seating Chart sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and School Seating Chart Helper sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Classroom Seating Chart versus School Seating Chart Helper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassroom Seating ChartSchool Seating Chart Helper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBo KalvslundDLY

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Classroom Seating Chart

One-time1
  • Premium Classroom$2.99
2 purchases

School Seating Chart Helper

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Classroom Seating Chart free?
Classroom Seating Chart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is School Seating Chart Helper free?
School Seating Chart Helper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Classroom Seating Chart or School Seating Chart Helper have ads?
Both Classroom Seating Chart and School Seating Chart Helper show ads.

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