Versant vs blackship
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Versant
Take accurate language proficiency tests conveniently on your smartphone. The app allows for both online and offline testing, with automatic uploads for scoring once reconnected. View your test scores and statuses directly within the application.
- Take language tests anytime, anywhere
- Accurate scoring
- Online and offline testing
- Download tests for offline use
- Automatic response upload
- View test scores and statuses
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Versant language tests can be taken anytime and anywhere with the Versant test app. Tests taken on the Versant test app provide the same accurate scores as other delivery methods, with the added benefit of working on smartphones. Tests may be taken online or offline, though offline testing is preferred to prevent any distractions from notifications. In cases of unstable or intermittent internet connectivity, individual tests and batches may be downloaded to the device ahead of time. Once the user is back online, responses are automatically uploaded and submitted for scoring. Test scores and statuses are also conveniently available within the app.
blackship
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Inside the blackship app, you can: Access all of your videos in one easy to use app Receive push notifications with the latest news and updates Access to all of your videos without having to remember your password Save your favorite posts so you can quickly find them later
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: blackship at every 3 weeks against Versant's every 2 months. Versant's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Versant ships an update every 2 months, blackship every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and May 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Versant | blackship |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pearson Education, Inc. | Emily Sudduth |
Bugs and requests
Versant
Reported bugs
3 issues- 音が小さく回答できない
- Bluetooth イヤホンが使えない
- コンテンツのダウンロードが不安定
Requested features
3 requests- Give results to the sample test also
- Scores for practice
- Support Bluetooth devices
blackship
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Versant
No in-app purchases
blackship
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Versant free?
Is blackship free?
Do Versant or blackship have ads?
Which is updated more often, Versant or blackship?
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