Comparison

IB Biology vs BetterW4

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IB Biology

Features
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Ace Your IB Biology exam! Our specialized app offers concise flashcards covering every unit in your exam. We've done everything to help align your revision perfectly with the IB Biology syllabus. Every Diagram and Graph specified on the syllabus is covered! Choose to study deck by deck, or boost your memorization with our spaced repetition. Track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and memorize all terms and concepts to be ready for the exam! Tailored for you by a dedicated group of experienced IB tutors. It is our mission to make knowledge retention more accessible and affordable. EULA: https://revised.app/terms.html

About

BetterW4

Manage your school day with a comprehensive timetable, track assignments and grades, and access campus life information. Customize your experience with appearance options and receive timely notifications.

Highlights
  • Live timetable with countdowns
  • Assignment tracking and deadline management
  • Grade tracking with predicted and final scores
  • Campus life directory and contact information
  • Customizable appearance and notifications
  • School account synchronization
Features
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Everything you need for the school day, on your phone. TIMETABLE See today’s lessons with rooms and teachers, plus a live countdown showing how long is left in the current period. Changed and cancelled lessons are colour-coded, and school calendar events appear alongside your classes. ASSESSMENTS Track deadlines in list or month view. See what’s due, what’s overdue and what you’ve already handed in. GRADES Predicted and final grades side by side, with your IB 1–7 average. CAMPUS LIFE Look up students and teachers, browse houses, check who’s on call tonight, and reach a house leader or nurse in one tap. Plan trips, fill in travel forms and keep emergency contacts handy. EXTRA ACADEMICS Your activities, EA diary, portfolio and CAS interviews. MADE TO FIT YOU Light or dark appearance, two calendar layouts, and custom colours for every subject. Notifications for timetable changes and upcoming deadlines. Sign in with your school account to sync with W4. A built-in demo mode lets you explore the app before signing in.

Screenshots

IB Biology4 screens
BetterW44 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BetterW4 at none against IB Biology's 1. BetterW4 also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 days). IB Biology's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.5). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IB Biology sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. BetterW4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IB Biology ships an update every 2 days, BetterW4 daily. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IB Biology versus BetterW4: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIB BiologyBetterW4
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevisedJohannes Severin Landbo Børresen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IB Biology

Subscriptions1
  • IB Biology Subscription$0.991 Month
None

BetterW4

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IB Biology free?
IB Biology is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BetterW4 free?
BetterW4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IB Biology or BetterW4 have ads?
Neither IB Biology nor BetterW4 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IB Biology or BetterW4?
IB Biology ships an update every 2 days, and BetterW4 daily. Most recently, IB Biology was updated on October 27, 2026 and BetterW4 on October 31, 2026.

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