Comparison

OPTOVERA vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

OPTOVERA

This app uses your device's camera to record your eye and analyze pupil response to light. It helps you learn about the Pupillary Light Reflex by measuring pupil size changes. It is not intended for medical diagnosis.

Highlights
  • Video capture of eye
  • Pupil detection and size measurement
  • Pupil Response to Light analysis
  • Learning about Pupillary Light Reflex
  • No medical diagnosis provided
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SOBEREYE captures a video of the eye and uses image processing to find the pupil in the frame and measure its size. The sequence of measurements describes the person's Pupil Response to Light. Users can measure their pupillary response and learn about the Pupillary Light Reflex. The App does not provide medical information and it is not intended to be used to diagnose any medical condition.

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
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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

OPTOVERA4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OPTOVERA at 4.3 against Gradescope's 1.4. OPTOVERA also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

OPTOVERA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 259 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OPTOVERA ships an update fortnightly, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
OPTOVERA versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOPTOVERAGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better1.4 (259 ratings)
Positive reviews—9.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6259 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSOBER-EYE INC.Turnitin

Customer experience

OPTOVERA

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Gradescope

All ratings259 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.8%

Bugs and requests

OPTOVERA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

OPTOVERA

No in-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OPTOVERA free?
OPTOVERA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OPTOVERA or Gradescope?
OPTOVERA is rated higher. OPTOVERA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 259 ratings.
Do OPTOVERA or Gradescope have ads?
Neither OPTOVERA nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OPTOVERA or Gradescope?
OPTOVERA ships an update fortnightly, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, OPTOVERA was updated on October 12, 2026 and Gradescope on October 17, 2026.

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