# Grade Corner vs Waltham PS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Waltham PS at none against Grade Corner's 4. Grade Corner's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grade Corner sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Waltham PS asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Grade Corner against 5.0 for Waltham PS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Corner has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grade Corner ships an update every 9 days, Waltham PS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grade Corner | Waltham PS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-corner/id1441670302/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waltham-ps/id1627567696/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Dog Collective, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441670301) | [Waltham Public Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627567698) |

## What reviewers say

### Grade Corner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-corner/id1441670302)

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:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Six Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- No schedule information displayed

**Requested features**

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


### Waltham PS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waltham-ps/id1627567696)

Stay informed about school events, district news, and cafeteria menus. Customize notifications for your student's organizations and easily access staff contacts. Never miss an important update from Waltham Public Schools.

**Highlights:** Event calendar with sharing, Customizable notifications, Weekly cafeteria menus, District live feed updates, Staff and department directory

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grade Corner free?

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

### Is Waltham PS free?

Waltham PS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grade Corner or Waltham PS?

Waltham PS is rated higher. Grade Corner averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Waltham PS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grade Corner or Waltham PS have ads?

Neither Grade Corner nor Waltham PS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grade Corner or Waltham PS?

Grade Corner ships an update every 9 days, and Waltham PS every 4 months. Most recently, Grade Corner was updated on October 28, 2026 and Waltham PS on October 18, 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.*