# Grade Control vs Study Helper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Study Helper at none against Grade Control's 6. Study Helper also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 30%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Grade Control's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 12). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grade Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Study Helper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Grade Control against 4.2 for Study Helper. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Control has 495 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 30% of Grade Control's written reviews are positive against 43% of Study Helper's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grade Control | Study Helper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414/reviews) | [4.2 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-helper/id1315378312/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Alexandre Frigon](https://appshunter.io/developer/973807565) |

## What reviewers say

### Grade Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414)

Easily track your school courses, assignments, and GPA. This app automatically calculates your GPA and helps you set and achieve grade goals by showing you what you need on future assignments. Manage your academic progress with customizable grade scales and assignment tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPA calculation, Set and track grade goals, Course and assignment tracking, Customizable grade scales, Assignment due date notifications, Weighted and non-weighted courses

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade Control Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Grade Control Premium 6/Mo | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Grade Control Premium 12/Mo | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultra - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - Unlimited Grades | $4.99 | one-time |
| GC Unlimited - Tip Large | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable grade scales
- 👍 Helpful for tracking grades and GPA

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires premium to unlock full functionality
- 👎 Poor customer support, unresponsive to user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Assignments not saving properly
- Grades and progress resetting unexpectedly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for weighted grades and AP/advanced classes
- Improve syncing between devices
- Provide more detailed analytics and grade forecasting


### Study Helper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-helper/id1315378312)

Create custom study cards organized by topic to prepare for exams. This app guides you through your learning process, helping you achieve academic success efficiently.

**Highlights:** Customizable study cards, Topic-based organization, Guided study process, Exam preparation, Academic success tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grade Control free?

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

### Is Study Helper free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grade Control or Study Helper?

Grade Control and Study Helper are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 495 and 12 ratings respectively.

### Do Grade Control or Study Helper have ads?

Neither Grade Control nor Study Helper shows ads.

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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.*