# Common Core Pocket vs Class Planner (cloud)

The clearest difference is price: Class Planner (cloud) at Free against Common Core Pocket's $1.99. Class Planner (cloud) also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 28 months). Common Core Pocket's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Class Planner (cloud) is free to download; Common Core Pocket costs $1.99 up front. Class Planner (cloud) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Common Core Pocket asks for nothing beyond the download.

Class Planner (cloud) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Class Planner (cloud) has 53 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Common Core Pocket's written reviews are positive against 71% of Class Planner (cloud)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Common Core Pocket ships an update every 28 months, Class Planner (cloud) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Common Core Pocket | Class Planner (cloud) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-core-pocket/id967658524/reviews) | **[4.6 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **53** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 28 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Traxica, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/967658523) | [Glen Botha](https://appshunter.io/developer/943181947) |

## What reviewers say

### Common Core Pocket

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/common-core-pocket/id967658524)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Quickly access and search all Common Core State Standards for various subjects and grade levels. Features include keyword scanning, color-coded subjects, and enlarged text options for easy readability.

**Highlights:** Lookup standards by subject and grade, View learning progressions, Enlarged text option, Set specific grade levels, Scan keywords for easy search, Color-coded subject areas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Class Planner (cloud)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/class-planner-cloud/id1553120088)

This app helps educators organize their teaching materials in the cloud. It allows for easy access to lesson plans, standards, homework, and web resources across multiple devices. Features include schedule management, PDF generation, and integration with other educational tools.

**Highlights:** Cloud data synchronization across devices, Lesson plan management (standards, notes, homework), Schedule support (1, 2, or 6-day), PDF lesson generation, Google Classroom homework sync, Home screen widget for daily schedule

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (20 classes) | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium (30 classes) | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium (20 classes) | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium (30 classes) | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Common Core Pocket free?

Common Core Pocket costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Class Planner (cloud) free?

Class Planner (cloud) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Common Core Pocket or Class Planner (cloud)?

Class Planner (cloud) is rated higher. Common Core Pocket averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Class Planner (cloud) averages 4.6 from 53 ratings.

### Do Common Core Pocket or Class Planner (cloud) have ads?

Neither Common Core Pocket nor Class Planner (cloud) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Common Core Pocket or Class Planner (cloud)?

Common Core Pocket ships an update every 28 months, and Class Planner (cloud) fortnightly. Most recently, Common Core Pocket was updated on September 23, 2026 and Class Planner (cloud) on September 21, 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.*