Homework Tracker by Backpack vs Gradient
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Homework Tracker by Backpack
This app helps students manage their academic workload by tracking assignments, organizing classes, and setting reminders. It aims to reduce stress and ensure deadlines are met with features like color-coded tasks and custom notifications.
- Track assignments with images and color-coding
- Organize classes with instructor info and schedules
- Set custom and recurring notifications
- Plan by semester and manage events
- Prioritize tasks and search assignments
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Your Ultimate Paperless Homework Planner! Ditch the sticky notes and cluttered paper planners—Backpack is here to simplify your school life. Designed for students who want to stay organized and stress-free, Backpack is the only homework tracking app you’ll ever need. Never miss another assignment, quiz, or event. Whether it’s tracking homework, setting reminders, or managing your class schedule, Backpack keeps you prepared and panic-free. KEY FEATURES Track Your Assignments - Effortlessly manage all your homework, from tests and projects to worksheets and quizzes. - Set recurring assignments with custom notifications tailored to your schedule. - Add images, prioritize tasks, and color-code assignments by class. - Search for assignments by date, class, keywords, and more. - Custom notifications. Organize Your Classes - Quickly add courses with color-coded labels. - Store instructor info, including name, email, and office hours. - Add course schedules, links, and default due times for assignments. Stay ahead with personalized features. - Flexible notification settings to ensure you never miss a deadline. - Plan by Semester - Easily create and organize semesters to keep everything in order. - Events & Schedules Manage your course schedules and track important events seamlessly. Don’t let homework catch you off guard! Join thousands of students staying organized with Backpack. “The most useful homework tracker I have downloaded as a student.” Stay ahead. Stay organized. Download Backpack: Homework Tracker today! Terms & Conditions: https://backpackapp.io/terms-conditions.html Privacy Policy: https://backpackapp.io/privacy-policy.html
Gradient
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School gives you marks. Gradient tells you what they mean. Track your results. Log your study. See your trends. Know what to focus on next. Stop looking at results one at a time: Gradient turns your assessment history into visual insights that help you spot patterns, changes in performance and areas that deserve attention. See whether you're improving, holding steady or heading in the wrong direction. Understand how your latest result compares with your previous results and your class. Build a study habit that sticks: Studying is easier when you have something to work towards. Set study goals for yourself and track your progress over time. See how much you've studied, keep your momentum going with study streaks and build consistency one session at a time. Track your study by subject and see where your time is actually going. Your study history gives you a clearer picture of your habits — not just what you planned to do, but what you actually did. See every subject at a glance: Which subject is going best? Where are you improving fastest? Which one needs more attention? Gradient makes it easy to see where you are now and how you got there. Widgets that keep you on track: Gradient widgets put useful information right where you can see it, from your latest results and academic progress to your study activity and goals. Check in at a glance, stay aware of your progress and keep your studies within reach throughout the day. Built around you: Choose the subjects you take, the grading system you use and the statistics you want to track. Your progress, wherever you are: Keep your academic data with you across supported Apple devices with syncing. Don't just collect your grades. Understand them.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Gradient at none against Homework Tracker by Backpack's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Homework Tracker by Backpack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Gradient sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Homework Tracker by Backpack | Gradient |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (100 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Adam Jessop | CATHERINE M WOODHOUSE |
Bugs and requests
Homework Tracker by Backpack
Reported bugs
8 issues- App screen goes completely black
- Black screen when trying to view classes
- Past assignments disappear
- Completed assignments disappear and don't reappear in the completed section
- Notifications/reminders not working as set
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- New assignments get copied onto other assignments
- Scroll wheel for time selection sometimes reverts
- Assignments have the wrong time due to scroll wheel reverting
Requested features
10 requests- Add support for doc, markdown, and pdf files
- Add widgets for iPhone
- Apple Watch support
- Sync with laptop or computer
- Link app to an account for saving and syncing
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- Monthly calendar view
- Ability to view classes and projects separately
- Landscape support for iPad
- Add reminders or tasks, not just assignments
- Option to specify assignment importance or type (project, etc.)
Gradient
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Homework Tracker by Backpack
- Backpack Pro - Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Backpack Pro Referral - Yearly1 Month trial$17.991 Year
- Backpack Pro - Yearly$19.991 Year
- Tip The Developer - $5$4.99
- Tip The Developer - $10$9.99
- Tip The Developer - $15$14.99
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- Tip The Developer - $20$19.99
- Tip The Developer - $50$49.99
Gradient
- Gradient Premium$9.99
Questions
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