Comparison

DU CrimsonConnect vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

DU CrimsonConnect

Connect with your university community by browsing and RSVPing to events, sharing news, and networking with classmates. Join groups and stay updated on campus happenings.

Highlights
  • Browse and RSVP to events
  • Set event reminders
  • Read and share news
  • Network with classmates
  • Join interest groups
Features
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Stay connected to all things Crimson & Gold by downloading the app where you can easily browse & RSVP to events, set reminders, read and share news, network with classmates, and join groups.

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

DU CrimsonConnect4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DU CrimsonConnect at 4.1 against Gradescope's 1.4. DU CrimsonConnect also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 9%). Gradescope's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

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

DU CrimsonConnect holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 231 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of DU CrimsonConnect's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DU CrimsonConnect ships an update monthly, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DU CrimsonConnect versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDU CrimsonConnectGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (118 ratings) — better1.4 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings118231 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#166 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB37 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNovalsys, IncTurnitin

Customer experience

DU CrimsonConnect

All ratings118 ratings
Positive75.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative19.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Gradescope

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

Bugs and requests

DU CrimsonConnect

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

DU CrimsonConnect

No in-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DU CrimsonConnect free?
DU CrimsonConnect 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, DU CrimsonConnect or Gradescope?
DU CrimsonConnect is rated higher. DU CrimsonConnect averages 4.1 out of 5 from 118 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 231 ratings.
Do DU CrimsonConnect or Gradescope have ads?
Neither DU CrimsonConnect nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DU CrimsonConnect or Gradescope?
DU CrimsonConnect ships an update monthly, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, DU CrimsonConnect was updated on September 18, 2026 and Gradescope on September 27, 2026.

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