Grade! vs NYCPS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grade!
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-Make separate lists -Each list is separated into semesters and reminders -Total average and semester averages -Tag courses so you can view averages and data according to your tags
NYCPS
This app enables parents and guardians to monitor their children's academic journey within the NYC Public School system. It provides access to grades, class schedules, attendance records, and assignment details.
- View grades
- Check schedules
- Monitor attendance
- Track assignments
- Support child's education
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NYCPS - NYCSA Mobile app allows parents/guardians to support and track their children's progress through public school education at the NYC Public Schools through the mobile app. It allows parents to view grades, schedules, attendance, and assignments.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Grade! at every 2 months against NYCPS's every 5 months. NYCPS's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grade! ships an update every 2 months, NYCPS every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grade! | NYCPS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.7 (73 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 10.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 73 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jacob Hanna | New York City Dept of Education |
Bugs and requests
Grade!
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
NYCPS
Reported bugs
13 issues- Stuck at 'Select Student' page with no students to select
- Login screen freezes
- App logs out frequently
- App doesn't accept correct credentials
- App crashes repeatedly
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- App doesn't allow login even with correct information
- App redirects to the website instead of functioning
- App freezes after hitting enter on login
- App doesn't recognize parent account credentials
- App doesn't let you go back to re-enter credentials
- App doesn't clear previous login info after deletion
- Login button is not visible due to screen size
- App prompts incorrect username or password despite website working
Requested features
7 requests- Bring back PupilPath
- Fix login issues
- Allow users to stay logged in
- Make app work with larger text sizes
- Ensure login button is visible on all screen sizes
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- Improve grading system breakdown
- Allow re-entry of login credentials after deletion
In-app purchases
Grade!
No in-app purchases
NYCPS
No in-app purchases
