# OpenLitterMap vs Gradescope

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenLitterMap at 83% against Gradescope's 9%. OpenLitterMap also leads on rating (3.6 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (275 vs 9). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OpenLitterMap holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 275 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of OpenLitterMap's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

OpenLitterMap ships an update every 3 weeks, Gradescope every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenLitterMap | Gradescope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlittermap/id1475982147/reviews)** | [1.4 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradescope/id1563280912/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **275** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 8.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 47 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Lynch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475982146) | [Turnitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/657602527) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenLitterMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openlittermap/id1475982147)

Contribute to a global database of litter and plastic pollution by taking photos and tagging them. The interactive map visualizes pollution data, allowing users to create custom tags and see live updates. Participate in a worldwide competition to collect the most data.

**Highlights:** Interactive global litter map, Photo tagging of pollution, Customizable tag creation, Live map updates, Open source data, Country-based data collection competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gradescope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradescope/id1563280912)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and effective submission process
- 👍 Clean and well-designed app
- 📸 Convenient scanning and photo upload

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔑 Frequent log-in issues and lack of session persistence
- 📱 Suboptimal iPad and tablet experience
- 🐛 Buggy scanning and submission functionality
- 🤔 Lack of key features like viewing graded assignments

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenLitterMap free?

OpenLitterMap 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, OpenLitterMap or Gradescope?

OpenLitterMap is rated higher. OpenLitterMap averages 3.6 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 275 ratings.

### Do OpenLitterMap or Gradescope have ads?

OpenLitterMap shows ads; Gradescope does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenLitterMap or Gradescope?

OpenLitterMap ships an update every 3 weeks, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, OpenLitterMap was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gradescope on November 3, 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.*