Comparison

Albas vs TeachMode

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

Head to head
About

Albas

Features
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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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” for all students or per individual student. Start free. Upgrade when you're ready.

About

TeachMode

Features
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TeachMode - Smart Lesson Management for Music Teachers TeachMode turns your teaching into finished admin automatically. Built for music teachers, TeachMode helps you stay organised, save time, and deliver better lessons. Track students, plan lessons, generate reports, and create invoices as you teach so nothing gets left until the end of term. KEY FEATURES Teach Mode Walk into every lesson prepared with instant access to notes, tasks, and student progress. Student Tracking Keep all student information in one place including lesson history, attendance, and development. Lesson Notes and Planning Quickly record notes, set goals, and plan future lessons without interrupting your teaching flow. Professional Reports Generate clear, structured end of term reports that parents understand. Automatic Invoicing Create and send professional invoices directly from your timetable in seconds. Timetable Management View and manage your weekly schedule with an easy to use layout. Parent Portal Give students and parents access to lesson notes, progress, and upcoming lessons. Perfect for peripatetic teachers, private tutors, and music schools. TeachMode simplifies your workflow so you can focus on teaching. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.ppstix.com/privacy

Screenshots

Albas4 screens
TeachMode4 screens

Verdict

The call

Albas and TeachMode are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters โ€” price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Albas sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and TeachMode sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Albas ships an update every 11 days, TeachMode weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Albas versus TeachMode: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlbasTeachMode
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac โ€” better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size58 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAhmet ErenPHILIP MICHAEL CHARLES PAGE

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Albas

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Annual Premium$9.991 Year
1 purchases

TeachMode

Subscriptions1
  • TeachMode Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Albas free?
Albas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TeachMode free?
TeachMode is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Albas or TeachMode have ads?
Neither Albas nor TeachMode shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Albas or TeachMode?
Albas ships an update every 11 days, and TeachMode weekly. Most recently, Albas was updated on September 16, 2026 and TeachMode on September 17, 2026.

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