Learn iLit 9 vs GradeWay for HAC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Learn iLit 9
This comprehensive literacy solution offers interactive assignments, a digital notebook, and an e-library with over 2,500 titles. It supports offline mode and personalized instruction based on embedded assessments, preparing students for state and national standards.
- Interactive assignments
- Digital notebook
- E-library with 2,500+ titles
- Offline mode support
- Personalized instruction
- Progress tracking
- Co-teacher functionality
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iLit is available for grades 6 through 12. Savvas Learning Company is a comprehensive literacy solution designed to produce two or more years of reading growth in a single year. The iLit student app contains everything a student needs to participate in an iLit class: interactive assignments, a digital notebook, and an e-library with over (2,500+) fiction and nonfiction titles. Recent additions include co-teacher functionality and student grouping throughout the app. iLit supports offline mode when the Internet isn’t available and a comprehensive automated rostering solution. The program was carefully crafted to meet the rigors of the Common Core State Standards as well as California, Florida, Texas, Nebraska, Ohio, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and WIDA standards, and prepares students for success on the new Next Generation assessments. Individual, small group, and whole-class instruction is personalized based on a constant stream of data from a wide range of embedded assessments, including text-based performance tasks. iLit engages students like no other reading program through its vast library of high-interest nonfiction, instant support, engaging activities, and built-in reward systems that motivate students and track their progress. The iLit 20/45/90/ELL, Teacher and Student apps are all components of the iLit instructional product.
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.
- 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
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GradeWay for HAC at 89% against Learn iLit 9's 0%. GradeWay for HAC also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Learn iLit 9's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price and ads 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. GradeWay for HAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Learn iLit 9 asks for nothing beyond the download.
GradeWay for HAC holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GradeWay for HAC has 56K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Learn iLit 9's written reviews are positive against 89% of GradeWay for HAC's.
Learn iLit 9 ships an update every 3 months, GradeWay for HAC fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Learn iLit 9 | GradeWay for HAC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) | 4.8 (56K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 56K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #170 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Savvas Learning Company LLC | Srujan Mupparapu |
Customer experience
Learn iLit 9
GradeWay for HAC
Bugs and requests
Learn iLit 9
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Learn iLit 9
No in-app purchases
GradeWay for HAC
- GradeWay Premium1 Month trial$4.991 Year
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