Platzwahl vs Pickadoo

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/

Pickadoo is the practical teacher companion app for everyday classroom life: randomly and fairly select students, manage seating charts, and build groups – right on iPhone and iPad. FAIR SELECTION • Pick students randomly instead of paper lists • Just shake or swipe • A fairness algorithm makes sure no one is favored or forgotten • Alternative: call on students in order with a linear list • Animated reveal for students and groups • Learn student names faster SEATING CHARTS • Create, print, and manage multiple seating charts for every classroom and subject room • Automatically place and arrange students • Export and share your charts GROUPS • Split students into fair, flexible groups • Set your own rules and constraints ORGANIZATION • Manage multiple classes and timetables • Track attendance • View statistics on your selection history • Full functionality on iPhone and iPad PRIVACY • All data stays exclusively on your device • No registration, no internet required, no ads, no tracking Pickadoo supports you in class – fast, simple, and fair.