# Gradekeeper for iPhone vs Notebooks

The clearest difference is price: Gradekeeper for iPhone at $2.99 against Notebooks's $17.99. Gradekeeper for iPhone also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Notebooks's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 7). On rating, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Gradekeeper for iPhone costs $2.99 and Notebooks $17.99 up front. Notebooks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Gradekeeper for iPhone asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gradekeeper for iPhone against 4.7 for Notebooks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebooks has 1.1K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Gradekeeper for iPhone's written reviews are positive against 82% of Notebooks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gradekeeper for iPhone | Notebooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $17.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradekeeper-for-iphone/id1014045133/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebooks-write-and-organize/id1490084838/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 82.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Ethier](https://appshunter.io/developer/432436572) | [Alfons Schmid](https://appshunter.io/developer/297571754) |

## What reviewers say

### Gradekeeper for iPhone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradekeeper-for-iphone/id1014045133)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Manage student grades and attendance easily on your iPhone. Create classes, import student rosters, track assignments and scores, and generate progress reports. Supports various grading methods and school year structures.

**Highlights:** Create and manage classes, Import student rosters, Track assignments and scores, Take attendance with seating chart, Generate student progress reports, Flexible grading methods, Customizable school year structures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Notebooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebooks-write-and-organize/id1490084838)

This app helps you write, organize, and manage documents, tasks, and files. It offers flexible writing modes, robust organization tools, and task management features, all while ensuring your data remains accessible and under your control.

**Highlights:** Formatted text, plain text, and Markdown writing, Create documents with styles, tables, and attachments, Organize with nested hierarchies and 'books', Task management with due dates and checklists, Wiki-style linking and backlinks, Full-text search, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Custom Storage Locations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and flexible organization
- 🔒 Respects user data and privacy
- 👍 Reliable and stable
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer
- 👍 Elegant and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 🐛 Formatting and editing limitations
- 🐛 Steep learning curve for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Data loss after iOS upgrades
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improved Markdown support
- More font and color customization options
- Better Apple Watch integration
- Export to Word format


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gradekeeper for iPhone free?

Gradekeeper for iPhone costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Notebooks free?

Notebooks costs $17.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Gradekeeper for iPhone or Notebooks?

Gradekeeper for iPhone is rated higher. Gradekeeper for iPhone averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Notebooks averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Gradekeeper for iPhone or Notebooks have ads?

Neither Gradekeeper for iPhone nor Notebooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gradekeeper for iPhone or Notebooks?

Gradekeeper for iPhone ships an update monthly, and Notebooks monthly. Most recently, Gradekeeper for iPhone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Notebooks on October 29, 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.*