Classroom Buddy vs Stick Picker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Classroom Buddy
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Classroom Buddy is a simple, powerful classroom management app designed for teachers. Track attendance in seconds, organise students into groups, and give instant performance feedback during or after lessons. Every student can be profiled with a photo, and teachers can quickly rate behaviour using intuitive Good, Average, and Poor feedback tools. Key features: ⢠Fast attendance tracking ⢠Student performance ratings with quick feedback tools ⢠Post-lesson reports saved automatically for review ⢠Student profiles with photos or built-in avatars ⢠Group creation and random group selection ⢠Performance tracking over time with visual graphs ⢠Fully offline ā no account or internet required Classroom Buddy is designed to save time, reduce admin, and help teachers focus on teaching. Whether you're managing PE, classroom lessons, or group activities, Classroom Buddy keeps everything organised in one place.
Stick Picker
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Stick Picker is the digital version of the cup of sticks on a teacher's desk. Build your class lists once, then tap to draw a student ā or split the whole class into random groups in a single tap. Everything runs on your device. No account, no sign-in, no internet connection, and no student data ever leaves your iPhone or iPad. PICK A STICK ⢠Tap once to draw a random student ⢠Every student gets picked before anyone repeats ā no more calling on the same three kids ⢠Put a student back silently if it isn't their day; nothing is announced to the class ⢠The cycle resets on its own once everyone has had a turn GROUP MODE ⢠Choose a group size and sort the whole class instantly ⢠Reshuffle when a grouping won't work ⢠Groups display clearly enough to show the room CLASS MANAGEMENT ⢠Build as many classes as you teach, each named your way ⢠Import rosters from CSV, Excel, or Google Sheets exports ⢠Add, edit, or remove students anytime ⢠Duplicate a class to reuse a roster with a clean slate STUDENT TRACKING ⢠See how many times each student has been picked, all-time ⢠Check the last date a student was drawn ⢠Open any student for their full pick history BUILT FOR THE CLASSROOM ⢠Passcode lock, and the app relocks every time it goes to the background ā rosters stay private ⢠Unlock with Face ID or Touch ID ⢠Forgot your passcode? Verify with Face ID or your device passcode and set a new one ā your classes are kept ⢠iPhone and iPad, optimized for iPad ⢠Dark mode ⢠Works fully offline Built by a PE teacher running 24 classes a week.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Classroom Buddy at every 10 days against Stick Picker's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Classroom Buddy ships an update every 10 days, Stick Picker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Classroom Buddy | Stick Picker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days ā better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jayme Lawman | Jason Bryant |
In-app purchases
Classroom Buddy
No in-app purchases
Stick Picker
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Classroom Buddy free?
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Do Classroom Buddy or Stick Picker have ads?
Which is updated more often, Classroom Buddy or Stick Picker?
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