Apple Classroom vs KyberClassroom

Apple Classroom is a free app for teachers to guide lessons, keep students focused, and share learning resources on iPad and Mac. During a session, teachers can see all student screens together and direct one student or the class to a web page, book, or app. They can launch apps, websites, and books; restrict a student to one app; lock screens; and mute device audio. Agendas can set timed tasks and launch a Classroom session. Teachers can share documents and links with AirDrop and present student work through AirPlay on Apple TV. Classes can be managed by IT or created by teachers, with students arranged into groups. Schools using Shared iPad can have students reassigned to the device they most recently used. Apple says students can connect remotely, while the App Store listing says Classroom actions take place only over the local network. Apple School Manager can connect identity providers and student information systems for class rosters. Apple says it does not sell student information or share it for third-party marketing or advertising.

KyberClassroom is a classroom management tool for K–12 schools, included in every KyberGate plan without a separate license or add-on charge. Teachers can view live device thumbnails, URLs, page titles and on-task or off-task status, then open a detailed view of a student device. They can lock one device or all devices and display a custom lock-screen message. Focus mode restricts a session to approved domains and expires when class ends; teachers can also push a webpage to student devices so it opens automatically. The product describes a dashboard for iPads, Chromebooks, Macs and Windows devices, and lists iOS, ChromeOS, Windows, macOS and web browser support. Google Classroom imports classes, students and teachers, while Clever offers roster sync through its Secure Sync API. Other listed integrations include Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID, Apple School Manager, LDAP/Active Directory, and MDM and SIS platforms. Every plan includes a free 30-day pilot with full access and no credit card required. Basic costs $5 a year, billed at $5/device/year, for 1,000–4,999 devices, with a 4,999-device limit. Pro costs $9 a year, billed at $9/device/year, and supports unlimited devices. Enterprise pricing is custom and not listed.