# ClassDojo vs Clever

The clearest difference is rating: ClassDojo at 4.8 against Clever's 2.7. ClassDojo also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). Clever's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClassDojo sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Clever asks for nothing beyond the download.

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ClassDojo's written reviews are positive against 34% of Clever's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, Clever every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | Clever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [2.7 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clever/id1134186971/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 9.9K |
| Positive reviews | **68.8% of reviews** | 33.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #24 |
| Size | 204 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [Clever Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1141493030) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #10 Top Free · Education, #131 Top Grossing (US App Store)

This platform connects teachers, parents, and students to foster positive classroom communities. It facilitates communication, shares school updates, and provides engaging learning content for children. The goal is to create an enjoyable educational experience for everyone involved.

**Highlights:** Teacher-parent communication, Photo and video updates, Student learning content, School news and updates, Classroom community building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $6.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $7.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $8.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $8.99 | per month |
| Dojo Sparks | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $9.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $10.99 | per month |
| ClassDojo Plus | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $39.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $59.99 | per year |
| Dojo Sparks | $64.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $69.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus | $79.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Learning Bundle | $99.99 | per year |
| ClassDojo Plus Basic | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great communication tool
- 👍 Useful for behavior management
- 💡 Allows sharing of student work and progress
- 👍 Facilitates parent-teacher interaction
- 👍 Customizable point system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notification issues
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with sharing student information
- 💰 Paid features are required for full functionality
- 🤔 Cluttered interface with too many irrelevant posts
- 🤔 Difficult to navigate and find specific information

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent notification delivery
- Progress data disappearing or resetting
- Difficulties with uploading and sharing content

**Requested features**

- Ability to download student photos and work
- Option to filter and unfollow posts not relevant to a student
- Improved search and organization of posts
- Scheduling feature for posting class updates
- Ability to send group messages to other parents


### Clever

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

**Currently charting:** #24 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Is Clever free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ClassDojo or Clever?

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while Clever averages 2.7 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or Clever have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor Clever shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ClassDojo or Clever?

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and Clever every 5 weeks. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 2, 2026 and Clever on October 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ClassDojo or Clever?

ClassDojo currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Clever at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*