Comparison

myClassroom vs ShelfSpark

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

Head to head
About

myClassroom

Features
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myClassroom: Watch Controller lets you control your classroom with your watch! Connectivity will work for any device myClassroom is available for. Download the main app - myClassroom: Class Tools and control it with your Apple Watch

About

ShelfSpark

Features
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ShelfSpark helps teachers manage a classroom library without spreadsheets. Organize the books you already own, keep track of student checkouts, and quickly match readers with titles that fit their interests and reading comfort. With ShelfSpark, you can: • Add and organize books by title, author, genre, tags, and shelf location • Scan ISBN barcodes and capture book covers • Create student reading profiles with interests, favorite genres, and reading comfort • Track checkouts, returns, and overdue books • Find available books that are a strong fit for individual students • Review shelf organization and placement suggestions ShelfSpark is built for real classroom use and is designed to help teachers manage physical book collections efficiently during the school day. Key features: • Searchable classroom library catalog • ISBN scanning and cover image capture • Student profiles for reading support • Checkout history and overdue tracking • Book matching based on classroom inventory • Shelf organization tools ShelfSpark starts with a clean library so you can set it up around your own books and students. Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Support information can be found at the following link: https://ericmark1-code.github.io/app-privacy-docs/

Screenshots

ShelfSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: myClassroom at 16.6 against ShelfSpark's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
myClassroom versus ShelfSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermyClassroomShelfSpark
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanner StoltzEric Mark

In-app purchases

None

myClassroom

No in-app purchases

None

ShelfSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is myClassroom free?
myClassroom is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ShelfSpark free?
ShelfSpark is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do myClassroom or ShelfSpark have ads?
Neither myClassroom nor ShelfSpark shows ads.

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