rClass vs Platzwahl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
rClass
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rClass macht Sitzordnung im Schulalltag schnell und flexibel: Klassen anlegen, Schüler per PDF importieren, Plätze manuell bearbeiten oder automatisch verteilen. Definiere mehrere Regeln wie Tabu-Paare, Wünsche, Muss-zusammensitzen und Frontplatz-Pflicht. Nutze Raum-Scan, Vorlagen, Druck und CAST-Modus fürs große Display. Schüler geben Wunschnachbarn per QR mit Login-Code ab; die Lehrkraft sieht Fortschritt und fehlende Abgaben live und kann jederzeit fortfahren. Inklusive Cloud-Sync, Offline-Modus und App-Schutz per Face ID/Touch ID/Code. Perfekt für iPad und iPhone im täglichen Unterricht. Für die Nutzung dieser App gelten die Standard-Nutzungsbedingungen von Apple (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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: rClass at none against Platzwahl's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. rClass asks for nothing beyond the download.
rClass ships an update every 5 weeks, Platzwahl every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | rClass | Platzwahl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 5 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 | 6 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TANO TRADING OOD LTD | Felix Leitenberger |
In-app purchases
rClass
No in-app purchases
Platzwahl
- Monatlich3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
- Lifetime$29.99
