# Clever vs BCPS Connect

The clearest difference is rating: Clever at 2.7 against BCPS Connect's 1.8. Clever also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 101) and review sentiment (34% vs 13%). BCPS Connect's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clever has 9.9K ratings behind it against 101, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Clever's written reviews are positive against 13% of BCPS Connect's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clever | BCPS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever/id1134186971/reviews)** | [1.8 (101 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | 101 |
| Positive reviews | **34.2% of reviews** | 12.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clever Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141493030) | [Focus School Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/860665264) |

## What reviewers say

### Clever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever/id1134186971)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for school assignments
- 🚀 Easy access to learning resources
- 💡 Integrates with various educational apps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues and redirection to website
- 🤔 Confusing user experience with badge requirement
- 😕 Frustrating for students with ADHD or learning disabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes frequently
- Compatibility issues with older devices or operating systems

**Requested features**

- Allow login without badge
- Improve mobile functionality and app experience
- Provide more engaging and customizable learning content


### BCPS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bcps-connect/id6471382984)

This app serves as a central hub for parents, guardians, and students of Broward County Public Schools. It provides easy access to important educational information like grades, schedules, attendance, and school news. Stay connected with real-time notifications and messages to support your student's academic journey.

**Highlights:** Student and Parent Portals, Access grades and assignments, View schedules and attendance, School calendars and events, Real-time notifications and messages, Class resources and forms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for tracking progress
- 👍 Better than previous tools
- 👍 Good for viewing schedules
- 👍 App works fine for some users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues persist
- 🐛 Blank/white screen errors
- 🐛 Difficult registration process
- 🐛 Poor user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Blank/white screen after login
- Login issues (permission declined, Microsoft sign-in broken)
- App logs users out automatically
- Information disappears, children no longer visible

**Requested features**

- Bring back Pinnacle/Virtual Counselor
- Improve language settings/translation
- Add face recognition for login
- Fix bugs and improve functionality
- Make app more user-friendly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clever free?

Clever is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BCPS Connect free?

BCPS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Clever or BCPS Connect?

Clever is rated higher. Clever averages 2.7 out of 5 from 9.9K ratings, while BCPS Connect averages 1.8 from 101 ratings.

### Do Clever or BCPS Connect have ads?

Neither Clever nor BCPS Connect shows ads.

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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.*