ClassDojo

What it is

ClassDojo is a communication platform for classrooms, listed under Education. It is free to install, rated Everyone, first released in February 2013, and updated on 2026-10-27. It has 50,000,000+ installs. The listing says it serves millions of users in 180 countries.

What it does well

The app links three groups: teachers, parents and kids. For parents, the listing highlights two things. First, you can message the teacher during the school day. Second, you get photo and video updates from the classroom, which the listing says helps parents feel like they are there. Everyone also receives school news and updates in one place.

According to the description, kids also get enjoyable learning material in class and at home. The page does not list what that content covers, so it is not possible to say more.

The rating data is strong. The app holds 4.83 from 1,349,095 ratings. Of those, 89.9% are five stars and 6.4% are four. One-star ratings are just 1.5%.

Where it falls short

The description is more of a mission statement than a feature list. It does not detail how messaging works, what limits apply or how privacy is handled, so a careful parent would want to read the in-app settings.

There is also a paid layer. The listing describes ClassDojo Plus for parents who want more memories and moments, but it does not give the price or say exactly what is included. The base app is free.

There is one more practical limit. A communication tool is only as good as the people on it. If your child’s teacher does not use ClassDojo, the app has little to offer, and the listing does not describe any use outside of a school setting.

Who it suits

Parents whose children’s teachers already use the platform will find it easy to adopt, and teachers who want a single channel to families have a popular option. The ratings suggest very few people are let down. Ask the school first before installing, and review the Plus offer only if you want more than the free version provides.