# Bloomz vs SmartTeach

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartTeach at none against Bloomz's 4. SmartTeach also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Bloomz's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (13K vs 1.2K). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bloomz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per year. SmartTeach asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmartTeach holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bloomz has 13K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Bloomz's written reviews are positive against 24% of SmartTeach's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Bloomz ships an update every 8 days, SmartTeach monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bloomz | SmartTeach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomz-for-teachers-and-schools/id690437499/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartteach/id1663286926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **28.2% of reviews** | 24.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 176 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bloomz Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/690437502) | [Teaching Strategies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/571518842) |

## What reviewers say

### Bloomz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloomz-for-teachers-and-schools/id690437499)

This app streamlines parent-teacher communication by consolidating messaging, event coordination, and classroom updates into one platform. It facilitates secure photo sharing, student portfolio creation, and volunteer sign-ups, fostering a supportive classroom community for educators and families.

**Highlights:** Parent messaging, Classroom updates and photos, Event and calendar management, Volunteer sign-ups, Student portfolios, Behavioral awards sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bloomz Convenience Pack | $34.99 | per year |
| All Access Yearly | $124.99 | per year |
| Bloomz Teacher Premium | $124.99 | per year |
| Bloomz Year-End Pack | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📢 Great communication tool
- 📷 Easy photo sharing
- 🗓️ Convenient scheduling features
- 🌐 Multilingual support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐞 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Confusing navigation
- 💰 Expensive paid features

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Unreliable notifications
- Issues with photo uploads and sharing
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Streamline messaging and notifications
- Improve user interface and intuitiveness
- Allow archiving of old classes
- Provide better customer support


### SmartTeach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartteach/id1663286926)

This app helps early childhood educators streamline daily classroom tasks. It simplifies documentation, classroom management, and family communication with easy-to-use tools for online and offline use.

**Highlights:** Create documentation and share insights, View and teach from daily schedule, Communicate with families, Save and share photos/videos, Assess from curriculum resources, Track attendance and care routines, Conduct health screenings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and awesome app to track notes and submit to Teaching Strategies Gold
- 👍 Brings together curriculum and assessment
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent technical glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Performance issues
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Messaging and communication problems
- 🐛 Delayed or failed uploads

**Reported bugs**

- Screener not working when clicking plus sign
- Inability to log in through app, but able to log in on website
- Delayed or failed message delivery
- Uploaded documentation still showing in app, causing confusion

**Requested features**

- Add ability to select and apply objectives to multiple pieces of documentation at once
- Add ability to select and delete multiple photos/videos at once
- Add ability to change date on add documentation page
- Add landscape mode support for easier typing
- Improve translation and communication features for ESL families


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bloomz free?

Bloomz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SmartTeach free?

SmartTeach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bloomz or SmartTeach?

SmartTeach is rated higher. Bloomz averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while SmartTeach averages 4.8 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Bloomz or SmartTeach have ads?

Neither Bloomz nor SmartTeach shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bloomz or SmartTeach?

Bloomz ships an update every 8 days, and SmartTeach monthly. Most recently, Bloomz was updated on September 26, 2026 and SmartTeach on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*