PatioLab vs ConnectedPE · 2025

PatioLab vs ConnectedPE:
Which PE App Is Better for K–12 Teachers?

Two PE lesson planning apps — very different in price, focus, and approach. Here's the honest comparison K–12 PE teachers need before choosing.

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Quick Verdict

Both apps target K–12 PE teachers, but they take completely different approaches. ConnectedPE leads with AI-generated lesson plans; PatioLab leads with a visual drag-and-drop editor, 8 offline Gym Tools, and a price that's 57% lower.

Better value

Visual drag-and-drop editor. 8 Gym Tools that work offline. Auto-advance timer. $42.99/year — 57% cheaper than ConnectedPE. No AI gimmicks, just tools that work in the gym.

ConnectedPE Higher price

AI-generated lesson plans with 5 free credits. 7 classroom widgets require internet. $99/year individual, $299+/year school. Australian-made — not always SHAPE America first.

Price Comparison

PatioLab is significantly cheaper — and offers a full 14-day Pro trial with no credit card required.

PatioLab
$42.99/yr
or $5.49/month
14-day free Pro trial · No credit card

ConnectedPE

$99/yr

or $9.99/month

Free plan: 5 AI credits only · School: $299+/yr

* Prices as of October 2025. ConnectedPE also offers a "first year" promotional rate of $49 that reverts to $99/year on renewal.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Here's how PatioLab and ConnectedPE stack up on the features that matter most to K–12 PE teachers:

Feature	PatioLab	ConnectedPE
Visual drag-and-drop session editor	✓	✗
Offline use (works without Wi-Fi)	✓ PWA	✗ Requires internet
Gym Tools (scoreboard, timer, tournament…)	✓ 8 tools	7 widgets (online only)
Auto-advance timer between blocks	✓	✗
Weekly schedule + My Classes view	✓	✗
Session history with notes	✓	✗
SHAPE America standards tracking	✓	Partial (AI tags)
Field Day & tournament planner	✓	Via FieldDayHQ (separate site)
600+ K–12 activity library	✓	AI-generated on demand
AI lesson plan generator	— (visual editor instead)	✓ (5 free AI credits)
Export & print lesson plans (PDF)	✓	✗
Push notifications before class	✓	✗
Individual teacher plan available	✓ $42.99/yr	✓ $99/yr
Free trial	✓ 14 days, no card	Free plan (5 AI credits)

3 Key Differences That Matter in the Gym

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Offline vs Online-only

PatioLab is a PWA — every Gym Tool and the active session work without Wi-Fi. ConnectedPE's 7 widgets require an internet connection. That matters when you're on the field.

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Visual editor vs AI generator

PatioLab gives you a drag-and-drop editor to build custom sessions exactly the way you want them. ConnectedPE uses AI to generate plans for you — useful for inspiration, but less flexible for teachers with a clear pedagogical vision.

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$42.99 vs $99/year

PatioLab is 57% cheaper. For individual teachers who buy their own tools, that difference matters. Both are month-to-month or annual — but PatioLab's annual rate is less than $4/month.

PatioLab vs ConnectedPE:Which PE App Is Better for K–12 Teachers?