Comparison

Change Seats vs Sekigae

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

Head to head
About

Change Seats

This app uses a roulette wheel to randomly assign seats for classroom use. It offers features like fixing seats, selecting rows, and creating lists from a computer. The layout is designed for easy viewing on projectors, and it supports various seating arrangements and multiple class sets.

Highlights
  • Random seat assignment roulette
  • Option to fix specific seats
  • Select number of rows from front
  • Create lists via Dropbox import
  • Large, easy-to-read layout
  • Supports various seat arrangements
  • Save seating charts as photos
Features
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It is a seat change application that can be used at schools. You can decide your seat with a random roulette wheel. 【Feature】 ● You can enjoy changing seats as if you were playing a game! ● It is also possible to fix the seat! Basically, the seat is decided at random, but you can decide the seat in advance. Therefore, it is possible to operate people who want to sit in the front or who do not want to sit next to each other. Of course, the roulette wheel spins like any other person, so it won't come out. ● You can select how many rows the seats will be from the front. It can also be used when the front seat is good due to vision problems. ● You can also create a list from your computer By linking with Dropbox, you can also create and import a list on your computer. You can work quickly even by entering a large number of names. ● Easy-to-read layout! When using it in a class, please use it by projecting it on a projector or TV. The letters are large so that they are easy to see even at that time. ● Supports various seat arrangements! You can also specify the seat position and number, so you can flexibly change the seat layout. ● You can create multiple seat sets for multiple classes. There is also a function to copy the name from other seat sets, so you can easily enter the name. ● Seating chart creation function You can save the seat data after changing seats in the photo app. Data displayed in the opposite direction from the teacher's perspective can also be saved. ● Premium features You can save your seating chart history by making additional purchases within the app! -It is automatically saved every time the seat change is completed. -You can also change the position, background color, and name of the saved seating chart on the blackboard.

About

Sekigae

This app simplifies classroom management by automatically generating fair seating charts based on customizable constraints. It allows for AI-powered roster import, flexible classroom layouts, and various reveal animations to engage students. All data is stored locally, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • AI roster photo import
  • Multiple constraint customization
  • Flexible classroom layout design
  • Automatic seating generation
  • Various reveal animations
  • Export to Excel/CSV and print
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Sekigae-kun is an app that automatically generates fair seating arrangements by considering multiple constraints — so everyone is happy with the result. "I want to keep those two apart." "This student needs to sit near the front." "I want to separate boys' and girls' seats." — Sekigae-kun solves all of these concerns at once. 【Combine Multiple Constraints Freely】 The biggest strength of Sekigae-kun is the ability to set multiple constraints simultaneously. - Gender-based seat assignment (paint boy/girl seats on the layout) - Quick setup with checkerboard, column-alternating, or row-alternating templates - Restrict specific students to designated areas - Ensure minimum distance between two students - Keep specific pairs of students close together (Distance Proximity) - Arrange students in student number order (freely set starting position & direction) [NEW] - Place students in different seats from last time - Set priority (High / Medium / Low) for each constraint Combine these freely to automatically generate the optimal seating arrangement tailored to your class. 【Key Features】 ■ Roster Photo Import - Register members in bulk just by photographing a class roster - AI auto-detects attendance numbers, names, readings, and gender - AI recognition supports all 18 languages - Auto-infers readings and gender even from rosters without them - Also supports selecting images from the gallery - Review and edit recognition results before importing ■ Class & Roster Management - Register and manage multiple classes - Register attendance numbers, names, and gender for each member - Auto-reassign attendance numbers when sorted alphabetically - Import members from existing classes ■ Classroom Layout Design - Set rows and columns freely (1–10) - Toggle each seat on/off - Adapts to any classroom arrangement ■ Seating Shuffle - Auto-generate seating considering all constraints - Choose to adjust or accept results when violations occur - Manually adjust results (tap to swap seats) ■ Export & Print - Export as Excel (.xlsx) / CSV (.csv) - Excel includes auto-added flipped sheet [NEW] - Displays student number, reading, and name [NEW] - Generate black-and-white seating chart images (.png) - Choose A4 landscape or portrait orientation - Print directly as PDF ■ Reveal Animations - Roulette mode: all seats shuffle rapidly then reveal at once - Lottery mode: pick students one by one and reveal their seats - Project onto the classroom screen for excitement! ■ Seating History - All past seating results are saved - Review or re-edit anytime 【Highlights】 - All data stored on-device (no cloud required) - No account registration needed - Works fully offline - Simple and intuitive UI

Screenshots

Change Seats4 screens
Sekigae4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sekigae at Free against Change Seats's $19.99. Sekigae also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). On ads 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

Sekigae is free to download; Change Seats costs $19.99 up front. Change Seats sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sekigae asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Change Seats ships an update every 3 weeks, Sekigae every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Change Seats versus Sekigae: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChange SeatsSekigae
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTakatoshi FukinoHirosuke Yonekubo

Customer experience

Change Seats

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral13.7%
Negative7.8%

Sekigae

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Change Seats

One-time1
  • Optional function$14.99
None

Sekigae

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Change Seats free?
Change Seats costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Sekigae free?
Sekigae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Change Seats or Sekigae have ads?
Neither Change Seats nor Sekigae shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Change Seats or Sekigae?
Change Seats ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sekigae every 6 days. Most recently, Change Seats was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sekigae on October 13, 2026.

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