Comparison

HallPass EDU vs ShelfSpark

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

Head to head
About

HallPass EDU

Features
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HallPass EDU is the classroom communication platform that brings teachers, parents, and schools together in one simple, secure app. FOR TEACHERS - Share class stories: post updates and photos to your classroom feed - Photo albums: organize and share classroom memories with families - Direct messaging: communicate privately with parents, with automatic message translation for multilingual families - Built-in camera: snap and share classroom moments without leaving the app - Calendar and events: schedule field trips, conferences, and parties with RSVPs and reminders - Behavior points: recognize positive behavior with a fun, flexible point system - Supply wishlist and volunteer sign-ups: coordinate classroom needs without the paper chase - QR and class codes: parents join your classroom in seconds FOR PARENTS - See your child's classroom come to life with stories and photos - Message your child's teacher directly, in your preferred language - Reach the school office directly - message the principal or front office - RSVP to events and never miss a field trip - Follow your child's behavior points and achievements - Manage multiple children across different classrooms FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS - Multi-level administration: district, principal, and teacher roles - Roster management with Clever and Google sign-on support - Privacy-first: FERPA and COPPA conscious design, no ads, no data selling BUILT FOR APPLE - iPhone and iPad layouts with full sidebar navigation - Apple Watch companion app - Face ID app lock, push notifications, dark mode Whether you teach a classroom or cheer from home, HallPass EDU keeps everyone on the same page. HALLPASS PREMIUM (optional auto-renewable subscription) Premium unlocks features such as message translation and calendar sync. - Premium Monthly: $7.99 per month - Premium Annual: $59.99 per year - Premium Family Annual: $84.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hallpassedu.com/privacy

About

ShelfSpark

This app helps educators manage their classroom library by organizing books, tracking student checkouts, and recommending titles based on reading interests. It simplifies inventory management and facilitates personalized reading experiences for students.

Highlights
  • Organize books by title, author, genre, and location
  • Scan ISBN barcodes and capture book covers
  • Create student reading profiles
  • Track book checkouts, returns, and overdue items
  • Match students with suitable book titles
  • Shelf organization and placement suggestions
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

HallPass EDU4 screens
ShelfSpark4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ShelfSpark at none against HallPass EDU's 3. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HallPass EDU sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. ShelfSpark asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
HallPass EDU versus ShelfSpark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHallPass EDUShelfSpark
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDataday Technology SolutionsEric Mark

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HallPass EDU

Subscriptions3
  • HallPass Premium$7.991 Month
  • HallPass Premium Annual$59.991 Year
  • Premium (Family)$84.991 Year
None

ShelfSpark

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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