Clever vs i
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Clever
Provides secure access to digital learning resources for students through a single sign-on portal. Enables easy access to classroom tools and applications on iOS devices, requiring school or district setup.
- Single sign-on for digital learning
- Secure access to classroom resources
- Student portal on iOS devices
- Login via Clever Badge or credentials
- Powers digital learning experiences
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Clever powers secure digital learning experiences for more than 100,000 schools worldwide. Clever’s single-sign on portal makes it easy for teachers and students to securely access all classroom resources from a single place. This application enables students to access digital learning via Clever Portal on iOS devices. Students will be able to login to a dedicated Clever student portal within the application by scanning their Clever Badge or signing in with their Clever credentials. Using this application requires that your school or district is set up with Clever. If you don't have Clever, ask your school or district technology team to sign up at clever.com/signup.
i
Access personalized learning resources and educational games on the go. This app provides students with tools for assessment and instruction, complementing their school-based i-Ready program. Engage with interactive content designed to foster academic growth.
- Access i-Ready Assessment
- Personalized Instruction
- i-Ready Classroom Mathematics
- Learning Games
- Student academic growth tools
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i-Ready Connect™ for Students is a free app for students who use i-Ready at school. Students can use this app to access i-Ready Assessment and Personalized Instruction, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, and Learning Games. ABOUT I-READY i-Ready integrates powerful assessments with engaging instruction to help all students grow and succeed. SUPPORT Email: i-readysupport@cainc.com Phone: 800-225-0248 Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00am – 9:00pm EST For further technical details, visit our System Requirements page at https://i-ReadyConnect.com/login/support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Clever at 2.7 against i's 2.4. Clever also leads on review sentiment (34% vs 15%) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Clever holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.9K and 22K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Clever's written reviews are positive against 15% of i's.
Clever ships an update every 5 weeks, i every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Clever | i |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (9.9K ratings) — better | 2.4 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews — better | 15.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K | 22K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #35 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 257 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Clever Inc. | Curriculum Associates, LLC |
Customer experience
Clever
i
User reviews
Clever
From 9.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Helpful for school assignments
- 🚀 Easy access to learning resources
- 💡 Integrates with various educational apps
Room to improve
- 🐛 Login issues and redirection to website
- 🤔 Confusing user experience with badge requirement
- 😕 Frustrating for students with ADHD or learning disabilities
i
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Helps improve grades
- 👍 Enjoyable learning experience
- 💡 Customized lessons based on skill level
Room to improve
- 🐛 Incorrect answers marked as wrong
- 🤯 Mentally exhausting and stressful
- ⏱️ Lessons take too long to complete
- 🤖 Annoying and childish characters
- 🤔 Lessons don't align with classroom learning
Bugs and requests
Clever
Reported bugs
2 issues- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems
Requested features
3 requests- Allow login without badge
- Improve mobile functionality and app experience
- Provide more engaging and customizable learning content
i
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Keyboard glitches and input issues
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking
Requested features
4 requests- Provide step-by-step explanations for wrong answers
- Allow skipping of lessons already mastered
- Improve diagnostic test accuracy and relevance
- Make lessons more engaging and age-appropriate
In-app purchases
Clever
No in-app purchases
i
No in-app purchases
