# Lesson Ideas vs myClassroom

The clearest difference is rating: myClassroom at 4.5 against Lesson Ideas's 3.0. myClassroom also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 53 months) and ratings volume (373 vs 2). Lesson Ideas's advantage is review sentiment (78% vs 38%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. myClassroom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Lesson Ideas asks for nothing beyond the download.

myClassroom holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: myClassroom has 373 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Lesson Ideas's written reviews are positive against 38% of myClassroom's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lesson Ideas ships an update every 53 months, myClassroom every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lesson Ideas | myClassroom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lesson-ideas/id697855842/reviews) | **[4.5 (373 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **373** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 53 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 172 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [madebyeducators](https://appshunter.io/developer/668446587) | [Tanner Stoltz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762529895) |

## What reviewers say

### Lesson Ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lesson-ideas/id697855842)

This app offers a collection of teaching starters, plenaries, and other tips for educators. It features contributions from a school's teaching and learning group and other members of the teaching profession.

**Highlights:** Teaching starters, Plenaries, Top tips for educators, Professionally submitted ideas, Collaborative content creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### myClassroom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myclassroom-class-tools/id6633413332)

This app provides essential classroom management tools for educators, allowing remote control via Apple Watch or Bluetooth clicker. It offers extensive customization for various functions like bells, notes, student grouping, and behavior tracking.

**Highlights:** Remote control with Apple Watch/Bluetooth clicker, Customizable bell and alert sounds, Instant note-taking with automatic logging, Random student selection and group generation, Behavior tracking and time-lost monitoring, Noise meter and music playback, Automated daily routines and smart seating charts

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $2.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $24.99 | per year |
| Full Access | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for classroom management
- 👍 Useful for picking students
- 👍 Great for routines and reminders
- 👍 Students love it
- 👍 Easy to use and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription required for most features
- 💰 Expensive for teachers on a budget
- 👎 Limited free features
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 👎 Bluetooth remote not working

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in after subscription
- Password reset email not received
- Customer service link not working
- App crashing with music
- Bluetooth remote connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Make more features free
- Bring back brain breaks
- Improve the voice quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lesson Ideas free?

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

### Is myClassroom free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lesson Ideas or myClassroom?

myClassroom is rated higher. Lesson Ideas averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while myClassroom averages 4.5 from 373 ratings.

### Do Lesson Ideas or myClassroom have ads?

Neither Lesson Ideas nor myClassroom shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lesson Ideas or myClassroom?

Lesson Ideas ships an update every 53 months, and myClassroom every 9 days. Most recently, Lesson Ideas was updated on October 17, 2026 and myClassroom on October 17, 2026.

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