Comparison

Aktiv Learning vs Classavo

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aktiv Learning

This platform offers dynamic problems and interactive tools for college-level chemistry and math. It helps students visualize abstract STEM concepts and provides instructors with real-time insights into class understanding. Features include a mobile-friendly Lewis structure drawing tool and over 250 practice questions.

Highlights
  • Interactive Lewis structure drawing tool
  • Dynamic STEM problems
  • Real-time class results
  • Over 250 built-in practice questions
  • Create in-class or homework assignments
  • Isoform recognition for answers
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Aktiv Learning is an active learning platform built specifically for college-level chemistry and mathematics. Say goodbye to static content and generic multiple choice questions and hello to dynamic problems that are designed to help students learn and visualize abstract concepts in STEM. Aktiv Learning allows chemistry instructors to ask students engaging questions, such as drawing Lewis structures, and receive real-time information on what structures the class is drawing. The app features a custom-built tool that allows students and instructors to quickly and intuitively draw Lewis structures on mobile devices. Additionally, both students and instructors have access to over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. Features: • Intuitive Lewis structures drawing tool built specifically for mobile devices - Use as engaging demonstration for your students to show example Lewis structures and reinforce concepts such as the octet rule, formal charge, and VSEPR. Students can take advantage of the drawing tool to visualize the relationship between Lewis structures and molecular shapes. • Create in-class or homework assignments - Perfect for clicker, recitation, or review problems. Students receive push notifications to alert and remind them of pending assignments. • Assign or practice with over 250 built-in questions related to Lewis structures, resonance, molecular geometries, VSEPR, hybridization, sigma and pi bonding, and molecular polarity. • Real-time class results - Quickly find common incorrect structures to address student misunderstanding before exams. • Isoform recognition - Aktiv’s technology recognizes correct answers independent of the drawn structure orientation. • Export student activity - Student participation and performance exported in a tap of a button. • Easy sign-up - Students and instructors can create accounts and join courses all within the app in a few steps. • School IT and device independent - Assign, work, and review from any mobile device and over any network connection. More content and features coming soon!

About

Classavo

This app helps students manage their grades, communicate with classmates through polls and forums, and access all course materials digitally. It offers a platform for interactive learning and sharing opinions with professors, making education accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • Grade tracking and progress monitoring
  • Classmate communication via polls and forums
  • Anonymous opinion sharing with professors
  • Digital access to course content
  • Interactive and engaging study materials
  • Cross-device compatibility
Features
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Classavo - The content you'll actually want to look at after class. 1. Take Control of YOUR Grades Picture this, you're in the middle of the semester and you have no idea how you're doing in class. Sounds scary, right? Well, with Classavo, you're able to go in and see your grades and where you stand in class at any point during the semester! 2. Communication is key...the key to success We make it easy to interact and communicate with your classmates! Through polls and discussion forums, you're able to communicate about your class, assignments, projects, and even study together virtually for upcoming exams! 3. Voice your Opinion... anonymously if that's more your thing Share your thoughts or questions on assignments, quizzes, exams, and more with your professor! 4. Education in the 21st Century We're in a digital age and are so used to having everything at our fingertips, why should education be different? All of your course content and materials are digital on Classavo, so you have access to it wherever you are! 5. Always on your phone? Well now you can actually learn from it! You can use Classavo anywhere, and we really mean anywhere! Use us on your computer, tablet, or smartphone with our app! 6. Content that you'll actually enjoy studying Enjoy fun and interactive content - you know, content that you actually want to look at inside and outside of the classroom!

Screenshots

Aktiv Learning4 screens
Classavo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Classavo at 5.0 against Aktiv Learning's 3.2. Classavo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). Aktiv Learning's advantage is ratings volume (184 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aktiv Learning sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Classavo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Classavo holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aktiv Learning has 184 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aktiv Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, Classavo every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Aktiv Learning versus Classavo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAktiv LearningClassavo
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (184 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings184 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTop Hat MonocleClassavo

Customer experience

Aktiv Learning

All ratings184 ratings
Positive53.8%
Neutral2.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews91 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative25.3%

Classavo

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Aktiv Learning

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Pop-up warnings flicker and disappear too quickly
  • Drag-and-drop fails 70% of the time on iOS
  • App crashes on specific problems with no recovery
  • Login errors and password reset failures
  • Users locked out of questions permanently
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  • Window resizing issues on iPad 12.9in
  • Questions don't load properly or display incompletely
  • Subscripts/superscripts not displaying on Mac
  • Split-screen functionality disabled
  • Inconsistent performance between app and web versions

Requested features

10 requests
  • In-app notification system for assignment reminders
  • Ability to sign up for courses on mobile app
  • Split-screen functionality on iPad
  • Zoom capability for periodic table
  • Reset button for Lewis structure questions
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  • Full solutions displayed after using all attempts
  • Better hints and guidance for dimensional analysis
  • School login integration on mobile app
  • Improved question clarity and directions
  • Subscript and superscript display on web version

Classavo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Aktiv Learning

One-time1
  • Chem101 Course Activation$29.99
None

Classavo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aktiv Learning free?
Aktiv Learning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Classavo free?
Classavo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Aktiv Learning or Classavo?
Classavo is rated higher. Aktiv Learning averages 3.2 out of 5 from 184 ratings, while Classavo averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Aktiv Learning or Classavo have ads?
Neither Aktiv Learning nor Classavo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aktiv Learning or Classavo?
Aktiv Learning ships an update every 3 weeks, and Classavo every 6 days. Most recently, Aktiv Learning was updated on September 22, 2026 and Classavo on September 24, 2026.

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