# ClassDojo vs i

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClassDojo at 69% against i's 15%. ClassDojo also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

ClassDojo holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClassDojo has 4.1M ratings behind it against 23K, 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 15% of i's.

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, i every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClassDojo | i |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/classdojo/id552602056/reviews)** | [2.4 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ready-connect-for-students/id1155613065/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.1M** | 23K |
| Positive reviews | **68.9% of reviews** | 15.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | — |
| Size | 213 MB | 257 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ClassDojo, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/552602059) | [Curriculum Associates, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/454523409) |

## What reviewers say

### ClassDojo

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

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Education, #12 Top Free · Education, #136 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


### i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/i-ready-connect-for-students/id1155613065)

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.

**Highlights:** Access i-Ready Assessment, Personalized Instruction, i-Ready Classroom Mathematics, Learning Games, Student academic growth tools

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helps improve grades
- 👍 Enjoyable learning experience
- 💡 Customized lessons based on skill level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Keyboard glitches and input issues
- Inconsistent scoring and progress tracking

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClassDojo free?

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

### Is i free?

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

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

ClassDojo is rated higher. ClassDojo averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.1M ratings, while i averages 2.4 from 23K ratings.

### Do ClassDojo or i have ads?

Neither ClassDojo nor i shows ads.

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

ClassDojo ships an update every 2 days, and i every 3 months. Most recently, ClassDojo was updated on October 21, 2026 and i on October 21, 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.*