Comparison

CmapTools vs Smart Timetable

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

Head to head
About

CmapTools

Create and share concept maps and knowledge models directly on your iPad. Easily build complex diagrams with drag-and-drop functionality and a full style palette. Synchronize your work with the Cmap Cloud for seamless access across devices.

Highlights
  • Concept map construction
  • Knowledge model building
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Full style palette
  • Cmap Cloud synchronization
  • Cross-device access
Features
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CmapTools for iPad is the perfect tool to rapidly construct concept maps and knowledge models on your iPad and share them on the Cmap Cloud. Following the same simple user interface for concept construction as CmapTools, CmapTools for iPad enables the full construction of Knowledge Models, with drag-and-drop capabilities of resource and Cmaps, full style palette, combined with the direct manipulation of the iPad. Through the synchronization feature, Cmaps on your iPad are automatically synchronized with your account on the Cmap Cloud, which can be accessed easily from CmapTools. Automatically move Cmaps between your iPad and CmapTools. Expand your use of the CmapTools suite and take advantage of the integration of the programs to graphically express your understanding and ideas on all domains of knowledge. CmapTools for iPad is ideal for students and teachers, for Cmapping while traveling, for brainstorming during meetings and notetaking. CmapTools for iPad can be downloaded for free from the iTunes Store, and requires an iPad with iOS 7 or above. The synchronization with the Cmap Cloud and export and import features are an In-App purchase. Synchronization requires an Internet connection.

About

Smart Timetable

Manage multiple class schedules, assignments, and tasks with notifications and reminders. Sync across devices and share with others. Track your progress with insightful charts and utilize convenient widgets for quick access.

Highlights
  • Multiple schedule management
  • Rotating schedule support
  • Lesson and assignment notifications
  • Today widget with countdown
  • iCloud and Apple Calendar sync
  • Apple Watch app and widget
  • Siri Shortcuts and Voice commands
Features
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Class schedule for students, teachers and parents. Features: • Friendly support. • Multiple schedules at once. • Rotating schedule support. • Schedules for 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks. • Today widget with countdown timer. • iCloud schedule synchronization. • Lesson and assignment notifications. • Photos, videos, audio for your tasks. • Application and widget for Apple Watch. • Sending schedules to friends and coworkers. • Chart with useful info about your schedules. • Sync schedules with Apple Calendar. • Siri Shortcuts and Voice commands. • Support iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch. • Available for your Mac. This application helps you create as many schedules as you need for anything you might be planning. School, college, gym - you can easily manage it all in one application: Smart Timetable. User-friendly application widgets display relevant information - whether it’s the current lesson, next lesson, or tomorrow's lesson. The widget automatically switches to the next school day when today's classes are over. The current lesson time will show you how much time is left until it is completed. The timer is available on the Today widget, as well as on the Apple Watch face. Developer's website: https://smart-timetable.app Privacy policy: https://smart-timetable.app/docs/privacy-policy.html Terms of use: https://smart-timetable.app/docs/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

Smart Timetable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smart Timetable at 80% against CmapTools's 36%. Smart Timetable also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). CmapTools's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. CmapTools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Smart Timetable sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smart Timetable holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Timetable has 3.5K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of CmapTools's written reviews are positive against 80% of Smart Timetable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CmapTools ships an update monthly, Smart Timetable every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CmapTools versus Smart Timetable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCmapToolsSmart Timetable
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (16 ratings)4.6 (3.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews80.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings163.5K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB88 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFlorida Institute for Human & Machine CognitionDenis Kravcov

Customer experience

CmapTools

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral12.6%
Negative51.7%

Smart Timetable

All ratings3,485 ratings
Positive90.7%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews1,995 reviews
Positive80.1%
Neutral7.3%
Negative12.6%

Bugs and requests

CmapTools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Smart Timetable

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Schedules disappearing after updates
  • Widgets not working or showing incorrect information
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Crashes when trying to create new schedules

Requested features

5 requests
  • Option to select multiple days for classes
  • Ability to set custom reminders and due dates for tasks
  • Weekly/monthly calendar view
  • Integration with other calendar/task apps
  • More customization options (colors, backgrounds, etc.)

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CmapTools

One-time1
  • Enable Sync to Cmap Cloud and Sharing Options$4.99
5 purchases

Smart Timetable

Subscriptions3
  • Upgrade to Pro - 1 month7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Class Schedule Premium$0.991 Month
  • Class Schedule Premium$7.991 Year
One-time2
  • Schedule Planner PRO$2.99
  • Schedule Planner Premium$7.99

Questions

Is CmapTools free?
CmapTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smart Timetable free?
Smart Timetable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CmapTools or Smart Timetable?
Smart Timetable is rated higher. CmapTools averages 2.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Smart Timetable averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.
Do CmapTools or Smart Timetable have ads?
Neither CmapTools nor Smart Timetable shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CmapTools or Smart Timetable?
CmapTools ships an update monthly, and Smart Timetable every 4 days. Most recently, CmapTools was updated on October 20, 2026 and Smart Timetable on October 29, 2026.

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