# Grade Control vs MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner at 80% against Grade Control's 30%. MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and device support (5 vs 2). Grade Control's advantage is ratings volume (495 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grade Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner 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 4, 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 80% of MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grade Control | MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myschoolmanager-schoolplanner/id1545121672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **495** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 29.9% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) | [Luca Blume](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545121674) |

## 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


### MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myschoolmanager-schoolplanner/id1545121672)

Streamline your school life with this app, offering tools for grade tracking, timetable management, and task organization. Create custom flashcards and schedule learning sessions for efficient study. Stay organized and never miss an assignment or appointment.

**Highlights:** Grade tracking, Timetable management, Appointment reminders, To-do list, Custom flashcards, Learning sessions, Cross-device synchronization

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MySchoolManager+ | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grade Control free?

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

### Is MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grade Control or MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner?

MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner is rated higher. Grade Control averages 4.2 out of 5 from 495 ratings, while MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Grade Control or MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner have ads?

Neither Grade Control nor MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grade Control or MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner?

Grade Control ships an update monthly, and MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner monthly. Most recently, Grade Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and MySchoolManager, Schoolplanner on June 11, 2026.

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