Frequently Asked

Everything you're
wondering about.

Quick answers about how ClassMinds works, what it costs, and how your data is handled.

About the app
What is ClassMinds?
ClassMinds is an iOS app for college students that combines class management, real-time classmate chat, and an AI tutor that answers using your actual class notes — all in one place.
Who is ClassMinds for?
College and university students managing multiple classes, assignments, and study groups. It's especially useful if you take notes digitally and want an AI tutor that knows what you've actually covered in class.
What platforms does it support?
ClassMinds is iOS-native (iPhone, iOS 17+). An iPad-optimized experience is on the roadmap. Android and web are not currently supported.
Is ClassMinds free?
It's completely free during public beta. After launch it's $8.99/month — one simple plan, every feature included, no free tier. Beta users lock in the $8.99 rate permanently.
AI Tutor
How does the AI tutor know my notes?
When you upload notes, PDFs, or slides to a class, ClassMinds indexes them privately to your account. When you ask the tutor a question, it retrieves the relevant passages from your materials and uses them as context for the answer — so responses are grounded in your actual coursework.
What AI model powers it?
ClassMinds uses OpenAI's GPT-4 class models for reasoning. Your notes are not used to train any third-party model — they're used only to answer your own questions.
Will the AI do my homework for me?
ClassMinds is designed as a tutor, not a homework bot. It explains concepts, walks through problems, and quizzes you on your notes — it's built to help you understand material, not to hand you answers.
Classes & chat
How do I add my classes?
You can import your schedule from a screenshot or manually create classes in a few taps. ClassMinds auto-generates class codes, assignment tracking, and a chat room for each course.
Who can see my class chat?
Only students who have joined the same class with your class code. Chats are per-class, not global — you won't see messages from students at other schools.
Can I share notes with classmates?
Yes — you can share specific notes into your class chat. Your private notes stay private unless you explicitly share them.
Privacy & data
Who can see my notes and uploads?
Only you. Uploads are stored encrypted at rest and scoped to your account. ClassMinds staff do not read your notes. See our Privacy Policy and Security page for full details.
Can I delete my account?
Yes. Account deletion is available in Settings → Account. When you delete, your notes, uploads, and personal data are permanently removed; group-chat messages are tombstoned (sender replaced) so other students' conversations aren't orphaned.
Is ClassMinds FERPA/GDPR compliant?
ClassMinds is designed with FERPA and GDPR principles in mind: minimal data collection, user-controlled deletion, encrypted storage, and no training on user data. We're not currently a FERPA-covered service provider for institutions — contact us if your school needs a Data Processing Agreement.
Beta & support
How do I join the beta?
Tap Join Waitlist and follow the TestFlight invite. Spots are limited during the early beta to keep the experience stable.
I found a bug — where do I report it?
Email [email protected] or use the in-app Feedback form. Bugs found in beta help us ship faster — thank you.

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