Comparison

BrownU vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

BrownU

Access essential campus information for the Brown University community. Stay updated on campus events, view dining menus, and find other useful resources on the go.

Highlights
  • Campus event listings
  • Dining menu information
  • On-the-go access
  • Community resources
Features
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The BrownU app has on-the-go information for the Brown University community including campus events, dining menus and more.

About

Gradescope

Easily upload assignments for courses using this app. Submit files from your device or scan your work directly. Assign pages for variable-length assignments and resubmit if needed before the deadline.

Highlights
  • Upload assignments
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Select existing files
  • Assign pages for variable-length assignments
  • Resubmit assignments
  • View submitted and graded assignments
Features
Currently charting
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Students, upload your assignments to Gradescope more easily than ever before! If your instructor uses Gradescope for your assignments, you can now upload your submission with our mobile app. After installing and opening the app, login to see your Gradescope courses and assignments. To upload a submission, click on the assignment in the “Not Submitted” tab and either “Select File” to select an existing file from your device or “Scan” all pages of your completed work using your iPhone’s camera. Once you submit your file(s), for templated assignments, you’re all set. For variable-length assignments, “Assign pages” to indicate where your answer for each question appears within your submission. It’s that easy! After confirming, your assignment then moves to the “Submitted” tab. If needed, you can resubmit your assignment until the due date your instructor set has passed. Once it is graded and grades are published for the assignment, it then moves to the “Graded” tab. Note: For V1 of the app, you will be directed to our mobile website for any advanced functionality, including viewing feedback and submitting timed, programming, or online assignments. Stay tuned for future updates that will allow you to do even more with our mobile app!

Screenshots

BrownU4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BrownU at 75% against Gradescope's 9%. BrownU also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (231 vs 21) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

BrownU holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 231 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of BrownU's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BrownU ships an update every 4 months, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BrownU versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrownUGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (21 ratings) — better1.4 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings21231 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBrown University Computing & Information ServicesTurnitin

Customer experience

BrownU

All ratings21 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

Gradescope

All ratings231 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.7%

Bugs and requests

BrownU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Gradescope

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera flash issues during scanning
  • Photos not uploading in correct order
  • Inconsistent download button behavior

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to sort assignments by due date
  • Integration of tools for instructors
  • Improved iPad and tablet optimization

In-app purchases

None

BrownU

No in-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BrownU free?
BrownU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BrownU or Gradescope?
BrownU is rated higher. BrownU averages 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 231 ratings.
Do BrownU or Gradescope have ads?
Neither BrownU nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BrownU or Gradescope?
BrownU ships an update every 4 months, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, BrownU was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gradescope on September 22, 2026.

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