Comparison

Platzwahl vs Klassekart

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

Head to head
About

Platzwahl

This app assists educators in quickly generating optimized classroom seating charts. It allows for customization based on student needs, such as separating disruptive students or placing others closer to the front. Manual adjustments are possible with a drag-and-drop interface.

Highlights
  • Optimized seating plan generation
  • Classroom grid setup
  • CSV class import
  • Student separation rules
  • Front row placement
  • Manual drag & drop adjustments
  • End-to-end encrypted iCloud Sync (Pro)
Features
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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 β€” 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/

About

Klassekart

Features
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Klassekart makes it quick and easy to create seating charts and student groups. In seconds, you can place students randomly, take student preferences into account, apply your own rules or control the seating plan manually. The app can evaluate many different solutions and find a layout that best matches the preferences and rules you have selected. Student groups can be created in the same way – randomly, based on student preferences, colors or teacher-defined rules. With Klassekart you can: β€’ Create and save multiple classrooms β€’ Move, rotate and lock desks, or mark desks as empty β€’ Add individual desks or complete rows of desks β€’ Use student preferences and rules for who should or should not sit together β€’ Generate files students can use to submit their own seating preferences β€’ Import student preferences directly into the app β€’ Create random or teacher-controlled student groups β€’ Track attendance directly from the teacher view β€’ Save, duplicate, import and export classrooms β€’ Print or display seating charts and groups on an external screen Klassekart is designed for teachers who want to spend less time organizing and more time teaching.

Screenshots

Platzwahl4 screens
Klassekart4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Platzwahl at Free against Klassekart's $0.99. Klassekart's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Platzwahl is free to download; Klassekart costs $0.99 up front. Platzwahl sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Klassekart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Platzwahl ships an update every 2 months, Klassekart every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Platzwahl versus Klassekart: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlatzwahlKlassekart
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.017
Further details β€” not scored
Size18 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFelix LeitenbergerYngve Hopen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Platzwahl

Subscriptions2
  • Monatlich3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$29.99
None

Klassekart

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Platzwahl free?
Platzwahl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Klassekart free?
Klassekart costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Platzwahl or Klassekart have ads?
Neither Platzwahl nor Klassekart shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Platzwahl or Klassekart?
Platzwahl ships an update every 2 months, and Klassekart every 3 days. Most recently, Platzwahl was updated on October 31, 2026 and Klassekart on October 25, 2026.

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