Comparison

Grade Corner vs GradeWay for HAC

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

Head to head
About

Grade Corner

Access your academic performance on the go. View grades, assignments, schedules, and attendance. Communicate with teachers and track your progress throughout the school year.

Highlights
  • Check grades and class categories
  • View upcoming assignments and due dates
  • Track attendance records
  • Email teachers directly
  • Filter assignments by category
  • View past grades
  • Supports multiple students
Features
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Grade Corner is the fastest way for students and parents to check grades, schedules, assignments, and attendance as part of your daily routine without logging in every time. Compatible with Aspen, Infinite Campus (beta), and PowerSchool (beta). This app is an independent tool students may use to calculate and track their own grades. === GRADE CORNER PREMIUM We are committed to providing every student full access to their grades without advertisements. We offer the following additional functionality to support the ongoing development of the app: - Grade Calculator — see your true percentage including missing assignments - Add hypothetical future assignments to see how they'd affect your grade - Edit current assignments to plan makeup work Important: The Grade Calculator is for estimation only and does not guarantee your final score. === PRIVACY & ENDORSEMENTS Grade Corner is a member of the Student Data Privacy Consortium (SDPC) and is available for schools to endorse in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. === SUPPORTED SCHOOL DISTRICTS - School districts using Aspen Student Information System (SIS) - School districts using Infinite Campus - School districts using PowerSchool Grade Corner is an independent application and is not affiliated with, associated with, authorized by, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Follett School Solutions (Aspen Student Information System), Infinite Campus, Inc., PowerSchool Group LLC, or any school district using those systems, unless explicitly stated. === COMMON QUESTIONS Q: Do I need an existing account with my school's grading system? A: Yes. Grade Corner is a companion app — it uses your existing gradebook credentials. If you don't know yours, ask your school administrator. Q: How often are grades updated? A: As soon as teachers post them. When they update grades in the gradebook, you'll see the changes on your next refresh. Q: Is this app officially supported by my school district? A: Sometimes. Grade Corner was built independently by a parent with two kids in DC Public Schools. We're working on more official endorsements — the current list lives on our website. === DISCLAIMERS Grade Corner is not affiliated, associated, authorized, endorsed by, or in any way officially connected with Follett School Solutions (Aspen Student Information System), Infinite Campus, Inc., PowerSchool Group LLC, or any of the school districts listed above, unless otherwise stated. Aspen is a trademark of Follett School Solutions. Infinite Campus is a trademark of Infinite Campus, Inc. PowerSchool is a trademark of PowerSchool Group LLC. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GradeWay for HAC

This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing student academic information from Home Access Center. It offers features like grade tracking, GPA calculation, assignment planning, and bell schedule management. Stay organized and informed about your academic progress with easy-to-understand insights and helpful tools.

Highlights
  • Color-coded grade averages
  • GPA calculator with weighted/unweighted options
  • Assignment planner with reminders
  • Bell schedule tracker with notifications
  • View transcripts and report cards
  • Email teachers directly
  • Support for multiple students
Features
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GradeWay works with any school district that uses Home Access Center for student information. FEATURES: STAY LOGGED IN: You only have to enter your HAC credentials once! GRADES: View your color-coded averages for all your courses at a glance, and for every marking period! View all of your individual grades and your class average by category. GRADE INSIGHTS: View your class averages over time to see trends and improvements. You can also see how your average has changed since the last time you opened the app, and see which grades have been recently added. WHAT IF CALCULATOR: Predict your average by adding mock grades and changing scores to see how it affects your average. This will help you better set goals for the scores you need in the future. GPA CALCULATOR: You no longer have to wait for the end of the semester to know your GPA. GradeWay calculates your weighted and unweighted GPA using all of your averages, your transcript, and all your credits. View GPA breakdowns, edit scales, and exclude courses to improve accuracy. Use the built-in what if calculator to predict changes to your GPA. PLANNER: Easily plan your homework out and set reminders for yourself, without needing a notebook or manually entering in courses yourself. Add homework assignments and tasks, seamlessly integrated with your HAC courses. View your work assigned by teachers from HAC and your own work, side by side, day by day, all in the same place. Set push notifications to stay on top of your work. SIMPLIFIED HAC: • View your class schedule separated by A and B day and by semester. • View upcoming and missing assignments on the home screen. • View your report cards and progress reports easily. • View your transcript, straight from HAC. • View your attendance in an easy to understand calendar for each month. BELL SCHEDULE TRACKER: Simulate the bell and keep track of time with a custom bell schedule. See how much time is left in each period and get notified before the next one starts so you are never late. Students in online school will be able to follow the same schedule they’re used to, at home! EMAIL TEACHERS: Email your teachers from within the app, without having to enter in their email addresses yourself. MULTIPLE STUDENTS: Add multiple students on the same device and easily switch between them. Extremely useful if you are a parent with multiple students. PERSONALIZATION AND MORE: GradeWay can be used in light and dark mode! Switch between 10 different color themes. You can even login with face or touch ID, give yourself a profile picture, or change your display name! Disclosures: GradeWay is not affiliated with or endorsed by PowerSchool LLC and/or its affiliate(s). Home Access Center (the student info system we support) is a trademark of PowerSchool. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Grade Corner4 screens
GradeWay for HAC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: GradeWay for HAC at #181 against Grade Corner's unranked. GradeWay for HAC also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Grade Corner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and GradeWay for HAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grade Corner against 4.8 for GradeWay for HAC. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28K and 56K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Grade Corner's written reviews are positive against 89% of GradeWay for HAC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grade Corner ships an update every 9 days, GradeWay for HAC fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Grade Corner versus GradeWay for HAC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrade CornerGradeWay for HAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (28K ratings) — better4.8 (56K ratings)
Positive reviews81.4% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K56K — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#181 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLucky Dog Collective, LLCSrujan Mupparapu

Customer experience

Grade Corner

All ratings28,401 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.4%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive81.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative11.8%

GradeWay for HAC

All ratings56,214 ratings
Positive97.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews1,238 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral4.7%
Negative6.5%

User reviews

Grade Corner

From 28K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and understand
  • 🚀 Quick access to grades and schedules
  • 💡 Customizable color themes
  • 🔒 Secure login process
  • 👍 Convenient for parents and students

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional login issues
  • 🐛 Slow loading times
  • 💡 Need for more features (grade notifications, schedule view for future days)

GradeWay for HAC

From 56K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Helpful grade tracking features
  • 🔒 Secure login with Face ID/Touch ID
  • 🎨 Customizable color themes
  • ⏱️ Fast grade updates

Room to improve

  • 💰 Premium features should be free
  • 🐛 Occasional loading/performance issues
  • 🔍 Difficulty switching between student accounts
  • 🎨 Dislike default green color theme

Bugs and requests

Grade Corner

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen freezes
  • No schedule information displayed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Grade notifications
  • Schedule view for future days
  • Ability to delete or rearrange classes
  • Integration with other platforms (e.g., Google Classroom)

GradeWay for HAC

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Grade calculator not working for certain grade types
  • App freezing when accessing specific class grades

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add calendar integration for assignments and events
  • Improve GPA calculation and prediction tools
  • Allow more customization options without premium
  • Provide multiple schedule options for schools with varying schedules

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Grade Corner

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Six Month Subscription7 Days trial$12.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Family Plan$29.991 Year
1 purchases

GradeWay for HAC

Subscriptions1
  • GradeWay Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Grade Corner free?
Grade Corner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GradeWay for HAC free?
GradeWay for HAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grade Corner or GradeWay for HAC?
Grade Corner is rated higher. Grade Corner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while GradeWay for HAC averages 4.8 from 56K ratings.
Do Grade Corner or GradeWay for HAC have ads?
Neither Grade Corner nor GradeWay for HAC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grade Corner or GradeWay for HAC?
Grade Corner ships an update every 9 days, and GradeWay for HAC fortnightly. Most recently, Grade Corner was updated on October 15, 2026 and GradeWay for HAC on October 15, 2026.

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