Comparison

Classroom PDF vs Write & Record

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

Head to head
About

Classroom PDF

This app helps educators annotate and grade PDF documents, worksheets, and slide decks directly on their iPad. It features tools for drawing, pointing, zooming, and wirelessly projecting content to a classroom projector. Organize and share annotated files with students or export them to other apps.

Highlights
  • Annotate PDFs and slides
  • Grade worksheets
  • Toggle answer covers
  • Wireless projection via AirPlay
  • Draw, point, and zoom tools
  • Organize files with categories
  • Share annotated files
Features
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Classroom PDF is designed with unique features to fit your teaching workflow. Use it to grade worksheets and walk-through answers in class. DESIGNED FOR TEACHERS There are lots of PDF apps out there, but Classroom PDF was designed specifically for classroom use. It has special features to make walking through worksheets and in-class quizzes easier. OPEN PDF FILES AND EXPORTED SLIDE DECKS Open any PDF file from other Apps (“open in…" from Dropbox etc.). You can even export PDFs directly from Keynote. ADD COVERS AND TOGGLE WITH A TAP Add covers over answers to questions, and tap to toggle them. Great for in-class quizzes or to enhance class participation. PROJECT WIRELESSLY VIA AIRPLAY Use an AppleTV or physical connector to mirror the iPad's screen to a projector. Walk around the class, and work 1:1 with students. DRAW, POINT, AND ZOOM Annotate documents with smooth ink. Write in answers or grade worksheets. Use the virtual laser-pointer to call out parts of the page. SHARE ANNOTATED FILES Email annotated or graded files to students. You can also export PDFs to 3rd party Apps such as Dropbox. STORE AND ORGANIZE ALL YOUR FILES Keep all your PDF files neatly organized with color coded categories. WE BUILD TOOLS FOR PEOPLE WHO CHANGE THE WORLD You guys have an important job, and it matters to us that you find our Apps helpful in your work. We work really hard to make sure we create the best tools possible, but we also realize that everyone's workflow is slightly different. If you have any thoughts on other features or capabilities you would find useful in your daily work, please do let us know. Your input helps us prioritize our schedules. You can reach us via the feedback page. Thanks for doing the work that you do. We hope that you find Classroom PDF helpful in its small way. Warm regards, - The App Makers @ Qrayon.

About

Write & Record

Easily create animated whiteboard videos for lectures or presentations. Simply write your content, record your voiceover, and export as an MP4 file. No video editing skills or equipment are required.

Highlights
  • Create lectures by hand
  • Animate handwritten text
  • Adjust animation speed
  • Record voiceover
  • Export as MP4 video
  • Export lecture as PDF
Read full description

Create animated whiteboard videos without spending any time on video shooting and editing. -- Simple 3 steps for video production -- Step 1. Write: create your lecture as you do on a whiteboard. Step 2. Record: record your voice while animating the lecture. Step 3. Save: get the video file! (mp4) -- Product benefits -- * No need for video shooting tools or skills. * Super simple UI. * Effective production process. -- Product features -- * Create a lecture by hand. * Animate your handwritten texts. * Adjust the speed of the animation. * Record your voice, and export as a video. * Export lecture as pdf. Privacy Policy: https://www.write-rec.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://write-rec.app/terms

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Write & Record at Free against Classroom PDF's $9.99. Classroom PDF's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Write & Record is free to download; Classroom PDF costs $9.99 up front. Classroom PDF sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Write & Record sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classroom PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Classroom PDF has 15 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Classroom PDF's written reviews are positive against 67% of Write & Record's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Classroom PDF ships an update every 4 months, Write & Record every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 7, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Classroom PDF versus Write & Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClassroom PDFWrite & Record
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQrayon, LLCTaketo Sano

Customer experience

Classroom PDF

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Write & Record

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Classroom PDF

One-time2
  • Standard PurchaseFree
  • Bonus PurchaseFree
1 purchases

Write & Record

Subscriptions1
  • Write & Record PRO$4.491 Month

Questions

Is Classroom PDF free?
Classroom PDF costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Write & Record free?
Write & Record is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Classroom PDF or Write & Record?
Classroom PDF is rated higher. Classroom PDF averages 4.5 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Write & Record averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Classroom PDF or Write & Record have ads?
Neither Classroom PDF nor Write & Record shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Classroom PDF or Write & Record?
Classroom PDF ships an update every 4 months, and Write & Record every 3 months. Most recently, Classroom PDF was updated on June 7, 2026 and Write & Record on June 1, 2026.

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