# Professory vs Classmate

The clearest difference is rating: Professory at 4.3 against Classmate's 3.4. Professory also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). Classmate's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Professory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months and Classmate sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Professory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Professory has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Professory's written reviews are positive against 67% of Classmate's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Professory ships an update fortnightly, Classmate every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Professory | Classmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmate/id1496489954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 91 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abdulaziz Alshamma](https://appshunter.io/developer/999762147) | [CLASSMATE EDUCATIONAL AIDS AND TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1679623009) |

## What reviewers say

### Professory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/professory/id1048213048)

This academic companion helps students make informed decisions about courses and professors through peer reviews. It also features a GPA calculator, a marketplace for used textbooks, and an AI assistant for academic inquiries.

**Highlights:** Rate professors and courses, GPA calculator, Used book marketplace, AI-powered academic assistant, University ratings and reviews, Social timeline for peers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Month Subscription | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 12 Month Subscription (10KD) | $24.99 | per year |


### Classmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classmate/id1496489954)

This educational app aims to provide a unique learning experience, acting as a digital companion for students. It emphasizes accessible education, believing learning should not have a price tag.

**Highlights:** Unique educational approach, Digital student companion, Accessible learning, Student-centric focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Oil & Gas | Free | one-time |
| Financial Accounting Arabic | $1.99 | one-time |
| PYTHON For Beginners | $3.99 | one-time |
| Accounting for Merchandising | $13.99 | one-time |
| Completing the Accounting | $13.99 | one-time |
| The Adjusting Process | $13.99 | one-time |
| Analyzing Transactions | $13.99 | one-time |
| Introduction to Accounting | $13.99 | one-time |
| Financial Accounting 111 | $13.99 | one-time |
| Financial Accounting 112 | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Professory free?

Professory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Classmate free?

Classmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Professory or Classmate?

Professory is rated higher. Professory averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Classmate averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Professory or Classmate have ads?

Professory shows ads; Classmate does not.

### Which is updated more often, Professory or Classmate?

Professory ships an update fortnightly, and Classmate every 2 months. Most recently, Professory was updated on October 11, 2026 and Classmate on October 2, 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.*