# B4Grad vs School Assistant

The clearest difference is review sentiment: School Assistant at 88% against B4Grad's 46%. School Assistant also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). B4Grad's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. B4Grad sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and School Assistant sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

School Assistant holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 4.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of B4Grad's written reviews are positive against 88% of School Assistant's.

B4Grad ships an update fortnightly, School Assistant every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | B4Grad | School Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b4grad-homework-planner-app/id1352751059/reviews) | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 538 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Giugno](https://appshunter.io/developer/915247524) | [Sun Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465505382) |

## What reviewers say

### B4Grad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b4grad-homework-planner-app/id1352751059)

Organize homework, create study materials, and share them with friends. This app helps students of all ages manage tasks, notes, flashcards, and files. It intelligently presents what to focus on and provides a clear overview of upcoming and past work.

**Highlights:** Homework organization, Study material creation, File and note sharing, Intelligent task presentation, Interactive task completion, Class and lecture tracking, Digital syllabus overview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Discount Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for keeping track of assignments
- 🌟 Useful app for students
- 💻 Convenient mobile solution

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Forced subscription model
- 🤔 Limited free features
- 🔍 Lack of customization options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to access calendar
- Unable to delete or edit existing courses
- Assignments disappearing from the app
- Subscription issues and inability to access premium features

**Requested features**

- Notifications and reminders
- Ability to sync across devices
- More assignment types and task management features
- Customizable colors and themes


### School Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/school-assistant-planner/id1465687472)

This app helps students organize their academic life by tracking homework, tests, and class schedules. It provides a dedicated space for class information, website links, and customizable reminders. The app offers seamless integration across Apple devices and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Homework and test tracking, Class schedule management, Class information storage, Website link saving, Customizable reminders, Apple Watch app integration, iCloud data syncing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar – $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $2.99 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $3.99 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar – $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for staying organized
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable
- 🔓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🤖 Integrates with Google Classroom
- 📆 Useful schedule and countdown features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Limited integration with other school platforms
- 🕰️ Needs more reminder options for assignments
- 🗓️ Difficulty sorting assignments chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Schedule details disappearing when switching days
- App crashing on certain devices after updates
- Widgets not displaying information correctly

**Requested features**

- Calendar view for assignments and tests
- Ability to mark assignments as in-progress
- Syncing across multiple devices
- More customization options for widgets
- Integration with other school apps like Canvas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B4Grad free?

B4Grad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is School Assistant free?

School Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, B4Grad or School Assistant?

School Assistant is rated higher. B4Grad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while School Assistant averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do B4Grad or School Assistant have ads?

B4Grad shows ads; School Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, B4Grad or School Assistant?

B4Grad ships an update fortnightly, and School Assistant every 2 months. Most recently, B4Grad was updated on November 6, 2026 and School Assistant on November 6, 2026.

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