# Grades vs Rounds

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rounds at none against Grades's 7. Rounds also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Grades's advantage is ratings volume (13K vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grades sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Rounds asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grades against 5.0 for Rounds. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grades has 13K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grades | Rounds |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grades-grade-calculator-gpa/id1069653513/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-nurse-shift-tracker/id6800890370/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Plutonium Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/912615896) | [Ashley Rorke](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800890402) |

## 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


### Rounds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rounds-nurse-shift-tracker/id6800890370)

This app helps bedside nurses manage timed tasks and patient care with customizable reminders and a clear overview of due activities. It prioritizes patient privacy by not collecting any personal data and operates entirely offline.

**Highlights:** Customizable unit setup, Condition-based task timing, Delivery and postpartum transition, Shift timeline log, PIN lock for privacy, Offline operation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grades free?

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

### Is Rounds free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grades or Rounds?

Rounds is rated higher. Grades averages 4.9 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Rounds averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Grades or Rounds have ads?

Neither Grades nor Rounds shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grades or Rounds?

Grades ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rounds every 2 weeks. Most recently, Grades was updated on October 30, 2026 and Rounds on October 23, 2026.

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