# B4Grad vs Homework Tracker by Backpack

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Homework Tracker by Backpack at 79% against B4Grad's 46%. Homework Tracker by Backpack also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). B4Grad's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 100) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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 Homework Tracker by Backpack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Homework Tracker by Backpack holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: B4Grad has 1.9K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of B4Grad's written reviews are positive against 79% of Homework Tracker by Backpack's.

B4Grad ships an update fortnightly, Homework Tracker by Backpack every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | B4Grad | Homework Tracker by Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/b4grad-homework-planner-app/id1352751059/reviews) | **[4.6 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-tracker-by-backpack/id1482207446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 149 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Anthony Giugno](https://appshunter.io/developer/915247524) | [Adam Jessop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728400867) |

## 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


### Homework Tracker by Backpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homework-tracker-by-backpack/id1482207446)

This app helps students manage their academic workload by tracking assignments, organizing classes, and setting personalized reminders. It allows for detailed assignment management with color-coding and prioritization, and helps organize course information and schedules to reduce stress and prevent missed deadlines.

**Highlights:** Track assignments with notifications, Organize classes with color-coding, Store instructor information, Manage course schedules and events, Plan by semester, Customizable notifications

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backpack Pro - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Backpack Pro Referral - Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Backpack Pro - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Tip The Developer - $5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip The Developer - $10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tip The Developer - $15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip The Developer - $20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Tip The Developer - $50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is B4Grad free?

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

### Is Homework Tracker by Backpack free?

Homework Tracker by Backpack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, B4Grad or Homework Tracker by Backpack?

Homework Tracker by Backpack is rated higher. B4Grad averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Homework Tracker by Backpack averages 4.6 from 100 ratings.

### Do B4Grad or Homework Tracker by Backpack have ads?

Both B4Grad and Homework Tracker by Backpack show ads.

### Which is updated more often, B4Grad or Homework Tracker by Backpack?

B4Grad ships an update fortnightly, and Homework Tracker by Backpack every 5 days. Most recently, B4Grad was updated on September 21, 2026 and Homework Tracker by Backpack on September 26, 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.*