Comparison

break for School Loop vs GradeGo

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

Head to head
About

break for School Loop

Access your School Loop account with a streamlined, native app. View grades, send messages, manage files, and simulate assignment impacts on your overall score. Offers enhanced security and an Apple Watch companion app.

Highlights
  • Check grades and send LoopMail
  • Receive real-time notifications
  • Access locker files with built-in viewer
  • Simulate assignment impacts on grades
  • Secure with app password and biometrics
  • Apple Watch app for grade checking
Features
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break is a lightweight, native app for accessing School Loop. It aims to provide an easier to use, more feature rich alternative to the official School Loop app. With it, you can: • Do everything you can do with the official app. Check grades, send LoopMail–it's all there and easier to use than ever. • Recieve notifications. Grade changed? Got new LoopMail? With break, you're always in the know. • Access your locker, without your computer or iPad. Need to check on a file? Use the built-in file viewer, or switch over to a dedicated app in a flash. • Add your own assignments to the gradebook, to see how they affect your grade. Change anything from the weighting of any category to the score of that regraded test and see the results immediately! • Keep your grades away from prying eyes with an app password. If you have a device with Touch ID or Face ID, you can use it for extra security and convenience. • Check your grades on the your wrist with the bundled Apple Watch app. • Take advantage of the latest iOS technologies to enhance your experience. Animation, gestures, 3D Touch, SFSafariViewController…and much, much more! Plus, break will always be free and open source!

About

GradeGo

This app helps students manage their academic progress by integrating with their school's grade portal. It offers features to simulate grade changes, track progress, and receive notifications for updates, all accessible offline.

Highlights
  • What if GPA simulation
  • Grade change impact visualization
  • Instant grade notifications
  • Predicted transcript GPA
  • Custom class weights and credits
  • Offline grade access
  • Customizable color themes
Features
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Introducing GradeGo - Your Ultimate Grade Companion Elevate your academic journey with GradeGo, the revolutionary app that seamlessly integrates with your Home Access Center (HAC) to provide you with a comprehensive and stress-free way to manage your grades. Designed exclusively for students, GradeGo empowers you to take charge of your academic progress and make informed decisions about your education. Say goodbye to uncertainty and embrace a new era of academic excellence! Key Features: 1. What if GPA: Unleash your potential with the unique "What if GPA" feature. Imagine being able to explore different scenarios and see how your GPA could evolve by adjusting your class averages. Gain a clearer understanding of your academic trajectory and set personalized goals that inspire you to reach new heights. 2. What if Grades: Empower yourself with the ability to experiment and visualize the impact of grade changes on your overall class average. Make informed decisions about your study strategy and watch your progress transform before your eyes. 3. Grade Notifications: Stay ahead of the game with instant notifications whenever a grade is added or modified. Be in the know at all times, ensuring you never miss an important update and maintaining a strong connection to your academic journey. 4. Predicted Transcript GPA: Unlock the power of foresight as GradeGo predicts your future. Visualize your GPA on your transcript and chart a course towards your desired academic destination. Stay motivated and make decisions that align with your long-term goals. 5. Custom Weights and Credits: Tailor your academic experience with the ability to customize the weights and credits of your classes. Embrace a personalized approach to learning that empowers you to excel in the subjects that matter most. 6. Custom Colors: Express yourself through customization. Choose from a spectrum of custom colors or input your own hexcode to personalize GradeGo to match your unique style. 7. Offline Access: Seamless access to your grades, even when offline. Whether you're on the go or in an area with limited connectivity, GradeGo ensures you're always in control of your academic journey. Experience the future of academic success and embrace a newfound confidence in your educational pursuits. Download GradeGo today and embark on a journey of exploration, empowerment, and excellence. Make your grades work for you, and pave the way for a future that's brighter than ever before. Stress less, achieve more – it all starts with GradeGo. Get ready to transform the way you see your grades. Download GradeGo now and unlock a world of possibilities!

Screenshots

break for School Loop4 screens
GradeGo3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: break for School Loop at 4.0 against GradeGo's 3.1. break for School Loop also leads on review sentiment (72% vs 55%) and device support (4 vs 1). GradeGo's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

break for School Loop holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 152 and 59 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of break for School Loop's written reviews are positive against 55% of GradeGo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

break for School Loop ships an update every 2 months, GradeGo daily. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
break for School Loop versus GradeGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterbreak for School LoopGradeGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (152 ratings) — better3.1 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings152 — better59
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSaagar JhaVijay Pasam

Customer experience

break for School Loop

All ratings153 ratings
Positive75.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral15.6%
Negative12.5%

GradeGo

All ratings58 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

break for School Loop

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App resets Schoolloop password
  • 'Locker' feature broken/unresponsive documents
  • App not working for weeks
  • Locker shows as empty
  • Unable to login due to incorrect school default
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  • Cannot view grades for specific classes
  • Changes password, unable to login
  • App crashes or force logs out

Requested features

11 requests
  • Option to see when assignments were assigned and due
  • Widgets
  • Better design
  • Notifications for grade changes
  • Ability to change color of specific classes
Show 6 more
  • Visibility of point value and period for assignments
  • Quick reset button for grades
  • Ability to change existing scores for simulations
  • Easier to read assignments and grades
  • Easier to press buttons to edit grades
  • Easier to choose categories when adding assignments

GradeGo

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

break for School Loop

No in-app purchases

None

GradeGo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is break for School Loop free?
break for School Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GradeGo free?
GradeGo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, break for School Loop or GradeGo?
break for School Loop is rated higher. break for School Loop averages 4.0 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while GradeGo averages 3.1 from 59 ratings.
Do break for School Loop or GradeGo have ads?
Neither break for School Loop nor GradeGo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, break for School Loop or GradeGo?
break for School Loop ships an update every 2 months, and GradeGo daily. Most recently, break for School Loop was updated on October 24, 2026 and GradeGo on October 24, 2026.

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