# TE Classmate vs Citizen Now

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TE Classmate at none against Citizen Now's 2. TE Classmate also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Citizen Now's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (66K vs 2). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Citizen Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TE Classmate asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TE Classmate against 4.9 for Citizen Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Citizen Now has 66K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TE Classmate ships an update every 6 weeks, Citizen Now every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TE Classmate | Citizen Now |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/te-classmate/id1484475386/reviews)** | [4.9 (66K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-now-us-citizenship/id1492938869/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **66K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CASAS - Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1732706768) | [Liontude, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1492938868) |

## What reviewers say

### TE Classmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/te-classmate/id1484475386)

This app simplifies attendance tracking for teachers. It automatically downloads class rosters and allows for quick marking of present or absent students with a single tap. Submitted attendance data is then uploaded to TOPSpro Enterprise.

**Highlights:** Automatic class roster download, One-tap attendance marking, Submit attendance to TOPSpro Enterprise, Supports iOS devices, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Citizen Now

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/citizen-now-us-citizenship/id1492938869)

Prepare for the US naturalization interview with this comprehensive study tool. It offers AI-powered practice, official questions with real audio, and localized information to help you master the civics test and N-400 application.

**Highlights:** AI Civics Simulator, Official USCIS questions with real audio, Interactive flashcards, Localized answers by ZIP code, N-400, Reading & Writing practice, Instant translation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| Citizen Now Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful app
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🙌 Excellent study tool
- 🎉 Helped pass citizenship test
- 💻 Comprehensive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Outdated information
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔀 Inconsistent question answers
- 🔒 Premium features not shared across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes due to ads
- Premium status not syncing across devices

**Requested features**

- Update question pool to latest version
- Add voice recognition for answering questions
- Improve audio quality and timing between questions
- Provide option to randomize question order


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TE Classmate free?

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

### Is Citizen Now free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TE Classmate or Citizen Now?

TE Classmate is rated higher. TE Classmate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Citizen Now averages 4.9 from 66K ratings.

### Do TE Classmate or Citizen Now have ads?

Citizen Now shows ads; TE Classmate does not.

### Which is updated more often, TE Classmate or Citizen Now?

TE Classmate ships an update every 6 weeks, and Citizen Now every 6 days. Most recently, TE Classmate was updated on October 15, 2026 and Citizen Now on October 31, 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.*