# Grades vs Study Bunny

The clearest difference is ads: Grades at none against Study Bunny's shown. Grades also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 54%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Study Bunny's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grades sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Study Bunny sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grades holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 21K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Grades's written reviews are positive against 54% of Study Bunny's.

Grades ships an update every 2 weeks, Study Bunny every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grades | Study Bunny |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-grade-calculator-gpa/id1069653513/reviews)** | [4.7 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13K | **21K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 53.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plutonium Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/912615896) | [Justin Patrick Silang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478345384) |

## What reviewers say

### Grades

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-grade-calculator-gpa/id1069653513)

Calculate the exact scores needed on future assignments to achieve desired grades and overall GPA. Customize your experience with icons and colors, and manage assignments with flexible grading options.

**Highlights:** Grade Calculator, GPA Calculator, Custom icons and colors, Grouped assignments, Weighted or Points grading, Supports all GPA scales

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grades Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $7.99 | per month |
| Grades Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Grades Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking grades and calculating target grades
- 💡 Customizable grade settings
- 👍 Useful for staying on top of academic progress
- 👍 Aesthetically pleasing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited to 3-4 classes in free version
- 💰 Premium version is required for more features
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔍 Lack of flexibility in grade scales and weighting

**Reported bugs**

- Courses and assignments disappearing after using the app
- Incorrect grade calculations when using grouped assignments
- Crashes after recent app updates

**Requested features**

- Add more than 4 classes in free version
- Ability to customize grade scales (e.g. GCSE, WAM)
- Option to add bonus points or extra credit
- GPA calculator that accounts for credit hours
- Calendar integration for assignment tracking


### Study Bunny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-bunny-focus-timer/id1478345385)

This app helps you focus on your studies with a motivational timer. Earn coins by studying to unlock in-app items and music. Utilize tools like a to-do list, flashcards, and a customizable tracker to boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Motivational study timer, In-app coin rewards, Virtual store for items and music, To-do list functionality, Flashcard creation, Customizable study tracker

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Gold Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins & 100 carrots | $1.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins & 250 carrots | $4.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins/carrots & No Ads | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins/carrots & No Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins & 2000 carrots | $69.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great for exam studying
- 🐰 Cute and motivating study buddy
- 🕰️ Helpful timer and tracking features
- 🎨 Customizable bunny and room
- 🎶 Relaxing study music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Too many disruptive ads
- 🔋 Drains device battery
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Timer stops when app is closed
- Purchased items not showing up
- Inability to change subject names

**Requested features**

- Ability to move objects in front/behind
- Pomodoro timer option
- Offline music playback
- Syncing across devices
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grades free?

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

### Is Study Bunny free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grades or Study Bunny?

Grades is rated higher. Grades averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Study Bunny averages 4.7 from 21K ratings.

### Do Grades or Study Bunny have ads?

Study Bunny shows ads; Grades does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grades or Study Bunny?

Grades ships an update every 2 weeks, and Study Bunny every 3 weeks. Most recently, Grades was updated on October 15, 2026 and Study Bunny on October 16, 2026.

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