ClassTiles Gradebook + vs Albas
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ClassTiles Gradebook +
This app provides teachers with a comprehensive digital workspace for managing grades, planning lessons, and organizing classroom activities. It offers features like customizable gradebooks, seating charts, and task management, all while prioritizing user data privacy and offline functionality.
- Customizable gradebooks with free tabs
- Smart grade table setup
- Integrated lesson planning and calendar
- Dynamic seating chart generation
- Class task management
- Offline functionality and iCloud sync
- Export grades to PDF and Excel
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Another gradebook app? No. ClassTiles is the complete digital desk for teachers — ready to use in minutes, no training required. Grades, lesson planning, calendar, groups, seating charts, documentation, and class to-dos all work from one shared set of data: set up your class once, and every tool uses it instantly. WHAT MAKES CLASSTILES DIFFERENT • Start right away instead of studying menus: the smart grade table asks you a few questions and builds your individual table structure — no nested menus, no manual needed. • One data set instead of isolated tools: the exam grade, the project group, and tomorrow's seating chart all come from the same class and student data — nothing is maintained twice. • Your students' data stays with you: no user account, no vendor server, no ads, no tracking. The app works fully offline; if you choose to sync, it runs exclusively through your personal iCloud. • Buy once instead of subscribing: no running costs. • Truly native apps for iPad, iPhone, and Mac — not a web service in an app shell. GRADING THAT FITS YOUR TEACHING • Every class gets gradebooks with freely designed tabs — exams, oral participation, terms, projects: you define the structure. • Custom grading scales, including symbol and level scales (e.g. "achieved / partly / not achieved") — great for primary school and special education. • Weighting, configurable rounding, and statistics with averages, distribution, and trends: see at a glance where a class or a single student stands. • Export as PDF and Excel — for grading conferences, parent meetings, or your records. FROM GRADEBOOK TO CLASSROOM • Groups at the tap of a button: mixed-ability, similar-ability, or random — based on your actual grades, optionally gender-balanced. • Seating charts created quickly and adjusted just as fast. • Record observations, conversations, and classroom events per student — everything at hand for the next parent meeting. PLAN & ORGANIZE • Weekly calendar view with your timetable; handwritten notes with Apple Pencil (iPad). • Prepare lessons with materials and attachments. • Class tasks: to-do lists for everything around your class — field trip, parents' evening, supplies. Use them on your own or share them via link with your class team: everyone sees what's open and what's done, and checks things off together. YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • Everything lives on your device. iCloud sync is optional and uses only your own iCloud account. • Back up wherever you want: locally, to iCloud Drive, or to your own WebDAV server (e.g. Nextcloud) — encrypted if you wish. • No data collection by the developer. PRICING — FAIR, NO SUBSCRIPTION • Start free with one class — try ClassTiles in real school life. • The full version (unlimited classes, tabs, and exports) is a one-time purchase. Data you have already entered is never locked. Questions or ideas? classtiles@icloud.com — feedback flows directly into development.
Albas
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Albas is the all-in-one lesson management app built specifically for private tutors. Whether you teach one student or many, Albas keeps you organized so you can focus on what matters most — teaching. STAY ON TOP OF YOUR DAY Your home screen gives you everything at a glance. See all of today's lessons, track which ones are done, spot your next upcoming session, and watch your daily earnings add up in real time. No spreadsheets, no guesswork. MANAGE YOUR STUDENTS Add each student with their name, grade level, subject, and individual lesson fee. All your student information lives in one place, so you always know who's next and what each lesson is worth. PLAN YOUR SCHEDULE The built-in calendar lets you schedule lessons in seconds. Set recurring sessions for students you see regularly and keep your weekly timetable always in order. UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS The analytics dashboard shows you exactly how your tutoring is performing. Switch between weekly and monthly views to see total lessons, completed sessions, and total earnings. A daily earnings chart shows your busiest days at a glance, and the student distribution chart breaks down where your time goes. MONTHLY PDF REPORTS — PREMIUM With Albas Premium, generate a professional PDF report for any month. Choose a full summary for all your students or a detailed breakdown for a specific one. Share or print reports in seconds — perfect for your own records or for sharing with parents. SMART REMINDERS Never miss a session. Set reminder notifications before each lesson starts, get notified when a lesson ends, and receive a daily morning summary so you always know what lies ahead. BUILT FOR TUTORS WORLDWIDE Albas supports 18 languages and a wide range of currencies, so no matter where you teach, the app feels right at home. PRIVATE AND SECURE All your data stays on your device. Nothing is sent to external servers, no account is required, and you are always in full control of your information. ALBAS PREMIUM Unlock the full power of Albas with a Premium subscription and generate unlimited monthly PDF reports — for all students or per individual student. Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClassTiles Gradebook + at every 4 days against Albas's every 11 days. Albas's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. ClassTiles Gradebook + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Albas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ClassTiles Gradebook + ships an update every 4 days, Albas every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ClassTiles Gradebook + | Albas |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stefan Venekamp | Ahmet Eren |
In-app purchases
ClassTiles Gradebook +
- ClassTiles Full Version$12.99
Albas
- Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
- Annual Premium$9.991 Year
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