# Grade Control vs Elegant Grader

The clearest difference is rating: Elegant Grader at 4.8 against Grade Control's 4.2. Elegant Grader also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 30%). Grade Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (495 vs 10). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Elegant Grader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elegant Grader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Control has 495 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Grade Control's written reviews are positive against 67% of Elegant Grader's.

Grade Control ships an update monthly, Elegant Grader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grade Control | Elegant Grader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414/reviews) | **[4.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elegant-grader/id1461678718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Twosome Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/601620281) |

## 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


### Elegant Grader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elegant-grader/id1461678718)

This app helps teachers and students quickly calculate assignment scores and track academic progress. It features a GPA calculator and allows for flexible score input, supporting various grading needs.

**Highlights:** Quick score calculation, GPA tracking, Flexible input methods, Rounded or precise percentages, Half-point scoring, Supports up to 999 total points

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elegant Grader - No Ad version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grade Control free?

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

### Is Elegant Grader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grade Control or Elegant Grader?

Elegant Grader is rated higher. Grade Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while Elegant Grader averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do Grade Control or Elegant Grader have ads?

Elegant Grader shows ads; Grade Control does not.

### Which is updated more often, Grade Control or Elegant Grader?

Grade Control ships an update monthly, and Elegant Grader every 2 months. Most recently, Grade Control was updated on October 10, 2026 and Elegant Grader on October 6, 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.*