The best school apps, ranked

We review 100 apps used by teachers, school leaders and families. No paid placements.

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Updated 7 Nov 2026

1.AndromedaTop pick
School platform whose AI reads everyday messages to flag early signs of student distress, conflict and dropout risk, with free family messaging.
- Parent communication
- Student information
- AI tools
- Freemium
9.0
2.Khan Academy
Free video lessons and mastery-based practice in math, science, reading and more, with free class tools and AI helpers for teachers.
- Learning apps
- Freemium
8.9
3.Canvas
A full LMS built for districts and universities that need deep course structure.
- Learning management
- Paid
8.8
4.ClassDojo
Behaviour points, class photo stories and translated family messaging in one free app, popular in primary schools.
- Classroom management
- Parent communication
- Freemium
8.7
5.Duolingo
Short daily language lessons. Duolingo for Schools, its free teacher dashboard, closes on July 31, 2027 and takes no new classes.
- Learning apps
- Freemium
8.6
6.Kahoot!
Live quiz games that put the whole class on their phones or laptops, with a free plan for basic quizzes.
- Quizzes and assessment
- Freemium
8.6
7.Gemini for Education
Google's Gemini app, Gemini Notebook and Gemini in Classroom, included at no extra cost in every Google Workspace for Education edition.
- AI tools
- Freemium
8.5
8.iDoceo
Gradebook, planner, diary and seating plan in one app for teachers on iPad, iPhone and Mac. One purchase, no subscription.
- Teacher planners
- Paid
8.5
9.Seesaw
Digital portfolios for primary pupils, with families seeing work as it is posted.
- Learning management
- Parent communication
- Freemium
8.5
10.Sparx Maths
Personalised weekly maths homework for UK secondary schools, with bookwork checks, support videos and reports on who has finished.
- Learning apps
- Quizzes and assessment
- Paid
8.5

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