Comparison

Coursicle vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

Coursicle

This academic planner helps college students organize their coursework. It syncs with major learning platforms, provides timely reminders for assignments and classes, and offers features like professor reviews and backup schedule creation.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle
  • Assignment and class reminders
  • Class seat opening notifications
  • Professor reviews
  • Schedule building and backup schedules
Features
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Coursicle is an all-in-one academic planner: • Sync and color code assignments from Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace D2L, Moodle, and more • Get reminders of upcoming classes and about all of your assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams • Get notified when classes have open seats • Read reviews of your professors • Build your schedule and create backup schedules for class registration Millions of students use Coursicle to manage classes, track assignments, and plan ahead. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: coursicle.com/terms/

About

Gradescope

Easily upload assignments for courses using this app. Submit files from your device or scan your work directly. Assign pages for variable-length assignments and resubmit if needed before the deadline.

Highlights
  • Upload assignments
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Select existing files
  • Assign pages for variable-length assignments
  • Resubmit assignments
  • View submitted and graded assignments
Features
Currently charting
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Students, upload your assignments to Gradescope more easily than ever before! If your instructor uses Gradescope for your assignments, you can now upload your submission with our mobile app. After installing and opening the app, login to see your Gradescope courses and assignments. To upload a submission, click on the assignment in the “Not Submitted” tab and either “Select File” to select an existing file from your device or “Scan” all pages of your completed work using your iPhone’s camera. Once you submit your file(s), for templated assignments, you’re all set. For variable-length assignments, “Assign pages” to indicate where your answer for each question appears within your submission. It’s that easy! After confirming, your assignment then moves to the “Submitted” tab. If needed, you can resubmit your assignment until the due date your instructor set has passed. Once it is graded and grades are published for the assignment, it then moves to the “Graded” tab. Note: For V1 of the app, you will be directed to our mobile website for any advanced functionality, including viewing feedback and submitting timed, programming, or online assignments. Stay tuned for future updates that will allow you to do even more with our mobile app!

Screenshots

Coursicle4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Coursicle at 4.8 against Gradescope's 1.4. Coursicle also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 9%) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and chart position 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. Coursicle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Gradescope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coursicle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 658 and 231 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Coursicle's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Coursicle ships an update every 8 days, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Coursicle versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCoursicleGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (658 ratings) — better1.4 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews38.7% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings658 — better231
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#153#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoursicle, Inc.Turnitin

Customer experience

Coursicle

All ratings658 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative53.4%

Gradescope

All ratings231 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.7%

User reviews

Coursicle

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for getting into classes
  • 🚀 Notifications about class openings
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate notifications
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 No account system to sync across devices

Gradescope

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and effective submission process
  • 👍 Clean and well-designed app
  • 📸 Convenient scanning and photo upload

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Frequent log-in issues and lack of session persistence
  • 📱 Suboptimal iPad and tablet experience
  • 🐛 Buggy scanning and submission functionality
  • 🤔 Lack of key features like viewing graded assignments

Bugs and requests

Coursicle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Classes shown as open when they are actually full
  • App crashes or freezes when trying to add classes
  • Referral system not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track classes for multiple semesters
  • More customizable notification settings
  • Schedule planning and visualization tools
  • Support for summer courses

Gradescope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera flash issues during scanning
  • Photos not uploading in correct order
  • Inconsistent download button behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to sort assignments by due date
  • Integration of tools for instructors
  • Improved iPad and tablet optimization

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Coursicle

Subscriptions2
  • Coursicle Premium$4.991 Month
  • Coursicle Premium$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium4 variants$4.99
  • Premium8 variants$6.99
  • Premium2 variants$9.99
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  • Coursicle Premium$99.99
None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Coursicle free?
Coursicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Coursicle or Gradescope?
Coursicle is rated higher. Coursicle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 658 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 231 ratings.
Do Coursicle or Gradescope have ads?
Neither Coursicle nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Coursicle or Gradescope?
Coursicle ships an update every 8 days, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, Coursicle was updated on September 24, 2026 and Gradescope on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Coursicle or Gradescope?
Coursicle currently peaks at #153 in the App Store charts, and Gradescope at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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