Comparison

Attendize vs College Buddy

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

Head to head
About

Attendize

This app helps students track their class attendance, providing insights into their standing and potential absences. It offers features like fast check-ins, buffer calculations, and pattern analysis to stay motivated and informed about academic progress. Core tracking is free, with optional premium features available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Class schedule setup
  • One-tap attendance marking
  • Attendance percentage tracking
  • Absence buffer calculation
  • End-of-term forecasting
  • Attendance pattern analysis
  • Motivational badges and ranks
Features
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Attendize is the calm, focused way to stay on top of class attendance — built for students who want to know exactly where they stand. ADD YOUR CLASSES Set up your schedule in seconds. Each class tracks your attendance percentage, your target, and how many sessions you can still miss. CHECK IN, FAST One tap to mark Present, Late, or Absent. Your streak, XP, and momentum update instantly so showing up actually feels rewarding. KNOW YOUR BUFFER Attendize does the math for you: see how many classes you can skip before you fall below your required percentage — no more guessing. FORECAST YOUR TERM Project your end-of-term attendance, run "what-if" scenarios, and spot the classes that need attention before it's too late. SEE YOUR PATTERNS Weekday and time-of-day insights, a consistency heatmap, and punctuality records show you exactly when you tend to slip. STAY MOTIVATED Earn ranks and badges as you build consistency. A guided get-started checklist helps you set everything up on day one. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your classes and attendance stay on your device. No ads, no tracking, no selling your data. Delete your account and data anytime. ATTENDIZE PREMIUM (OPTIONAL) Core tracking is free. Premium unlocks end-of-term forecasting and what-if projections, behavioral insights, syllabus scanning, advanced reminders, and premium themes. Subscription options: - Premium (Monthly) — $3.99 / month - Premium (6-Month) — $17.99 every 6 months ($3.00 / month) - Premium (Annual) — $29.99 / year ($2.50 / month) Each plan starts with a 2-week free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://lindascomputing.xyz/class-attendance-tracker-ios-android/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Works great on iPhone and iPad.

About

College Buddy

This app helps students track their class attendance and calculate how many classes they can miss while staying above their required percentage. It offers features like lock screen widgets, Apple Watch integration, and timetable scanning for easy management.

Highlights
  • Attendance tracking for subjects
  • Bunk calculator for skipping classes
  • Lock Screen and Dynamic Island Live Activities
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Timetable scanning from photos/PDFs (Pro)
  • Class reminders and threshold alerts
  • Home-screen widgets
Features
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College Buddy answers the one question every student actually asks: can I skip this class? KNOW BEFORE YOU BUNK The "Should I Bunk?" card does the math the moment you open the app. It tells you whether you can miss your next class and still stay above your attendance requirement — and if you've already slipped below it, exactly how many classes you need to attend to climb back. ATTENDANCE IN ONE TAP Add your subjects, set the minimum attendance each one demands, and mark Present or Absent as you go. Every subject shows a live percentage, how many classes you can still afford to miss, and how many you need to recover. MARK IT WITHOUT OPENING THE APP A Live Activity appears on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island around class time, with a live countdown. Tap Present or Absent right there. Your Apple Watch nudges you shortly before each class ends so you can mark it from your wrist. SCAN YOUR TIMETABLE (PRO) Point your camera at your printed timetable, or import a PDF, and College Buddy reads it and builds your entire week in seconds. It all happens on your device — nothing is uploaded. NEVER MISS A CLASS Get a reminder at the start of every class, and an alert the moment a subject drops below the threshold you set. ALSO INCLUDED - Home-screen widgets for at-a-glance attendance - Apple Watch app with complications - Bunk Calculator for planning further ahead - Full attendance history - iCloud sync across your devices - Designed for iPad FREE - Track up to 4 subjects - Should I Bunk card and Bunk Calculator - Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, widgets and Apple Watch - Class reminders and threshold alerts - Attendance history and iCloud sync COLLEGE BUDDY PRO - No ads - Unlimited subjects - Scan your timetable from a photo or PDF - Assignments tracker with deadline reminders - Smart planner with auto-scheduling - Supports an indie student developer Pro is available weekly, per semester, or as a one-time lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Built by a student who kept losing track of his own attendance. Questions or ideas? Get in touch from Settings — I read everything. SUBSCRIPTION TERMS College Buddy Pro is available as a weekly or per-semester auto-renewable subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/RaaghavMehta21/collegebuddy-support/blob/main/privacy.md

Screenshots

Attendize4 screens
College Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Attendize at none against College Buddy's shown. Attendize also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Attendize sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and College Buddy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Attendize ships an update monthly, College Buddy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Attendize versus College Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAttendizeCollege Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLINDA JAMIL MANSOURRaaghav Mehta

Customer experience

Attendize

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

College Buddy

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Attendize

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium (Semi-Annual)14 Days trial$17.996 Months
  • Premium (Annual)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

College Buddy

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Pro Semester$1.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Attendize free?
Attendize is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is College Buddy free?
College Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Attendize or College Buddy have ads?
College Buddy shows ads; Attendize does not.
Which is updated more often, Attendize or College Buddy?
Attendize ships an update monthly, and College Buddy every 6 weeks. Most recently, Attendize was updated on October 31, 2026 and College Buddy on October 31, 2026.

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