Comparison

Class Manager vs HotGlue

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

Head to head
About

Class Manager

Features
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Class Manager: The All-in-One Software for Your Business Class Manager is a powerful, easy-to-use software designed to simplify the way you run and manage your business. From scheduling and enrollment to billing and communication, everything you need is in one place, accessible from anywhere. For Business Owners: β€’ Effortlessly manage classes, schedules, and locations. β€’ Stay informed with real-time insights on enrolments, student attendance, and business performance. β€’ Automate billing, add custom fees, and never miss a payday. β€’ Access clear, detailed reports to track growth and make smarter business decisions. β€’ Send professional, on-brand marketing emails to reach your members effectively. β€’ Scale confidently, we don’t charge you more as you grow, so you know exactly what you’re paying, no matter how big your business grows. For Teachers: β€’ Monitor class attendance and see who is signed up for each session. β€’ Identify new, returning, or trailing students β€’ Focus on teaching while the software handles the administrative work. For Members: β€’ View and manage class schedules through the student portal. β€’ Enroll easily and track payments seamlessly. β€’ Purchase uniforms and supplies directly from the integrated shop at checkout. β€’ Class Manager is built with people in mind. Its intuitive interface, seamless design, and innovative features make it simple for everyone, owners, teachers, and members, to stay organized and save hours of their time.

About

HotGlue

Features
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Manage your studio on the go. HotGlue is the mobile companion to the free HotGlue studio management platform for dance studios, cheer gyms, martial arts schools, gymnastics facilities, and more. Check schedules, track attendance, communicate with families, manage students and waivers, and stay on top of your business from anywhere. Parents and students can view class schedules, track progress, and stay connected with their studio.

Screenshots

Class Manager4 screens
HotGlue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HotGlue at every 2 days against Class Manager's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Class Manager ships an update fortnightly, HotGlue every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Class Manager versus HotGlue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClass ManagerHotGlue
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClass ManagerHotGlue

In-app purchases

None

Class Manager

No in-app purchases

None

HotGlue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Class Manager free?
Class Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotGlue free?
HotGlue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Class Manager or HotGlue have ads?
Neither Class Manager nor HotGlue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Class Manager or HotGlue?
Class Manager ships an update fortnightly, and HotGlue every 2 days. Most recently, Class Manager was updated on September 13, 2026 and HotGlue on September 12, 2026.

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