ClassroomPlaner vs Platzwahl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassroomPlaner
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Discover the easiest and most intuitive way to plan and organize your classroom! With the Classroom Planner, you can create clear seating charts in just a few steps and effortlessly manage your students directly on your iPad. Use practical features like drag & drop, intuitive editing, and a variety of helpful tools to optimally prepare your lessons. Thanks to a clearly structured interface with an object palette, sidebar, versatile toolbar, and a customizable workspace.
Platzwahl
This app assists educators in quickly generating optimized classroom seating charts. It allows for customization based on student needs, such as separating disruptive students or placing others closer to the front. Manual adjustments are possible with a drag-and-drop interface.
- Optimized seating plan generation
- Classroom grid setup
- CSV class import
- Student separation rules
- Front row placement
- Manual drag & drop adjustments
- End-to-end encrypted iCloud Sync (Pro)
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Platzwahl helps teachers create optimized classroom seating arrangements in seconds. Set up your classroom as a grid, import your class via CSV, and let the app calculate the best seating plan — separating disruptive students, placing those who need the front row upfront, and respecting your preferences. Adjust plans manually with drag & drop. Student data stays on your device. Only if you turn on iCloud Sync (Pro) is it stored in your private iCloud, with student names and traits end-to-end encrypted. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClassroomPlaner at none against Platzwahl's 3. ClassroomPlaner also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). 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. Platzwahl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ClassroomPlaner asks for nothing beyond the download.
ClassroomPlaner ships an update every 3 weeks, Platzwahl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClassroomPlaner | Platzwahl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARSTEN FREITAG | Felix Leitenberger |
In-app purchases
ClassroomPlaner
No in-app purchases
Platzwahl
- Monatlich3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
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