# GradeWay for HAC vs Perry Local School

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Perry Local School at none against GradeWay for HAC's 1. GradeWay for HAC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (74K vs 1). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradeWay for HAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Perry Local School asks for nothing beyond the download.

Perry Local School holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GradeWay for HAC has 74K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GradeWay for HAC ships an update fortnightly, Perry Local School every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradeWay for HAC | Perry Local School |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradeway-for-hac/id1523075874/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-local-school/id1550967295/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srujan Mupparapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523075876) | [Perry Local School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1550967297) |

## What reviewers say

### GradeWay for HAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradeway-for-hac/id1523075874)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GradeWay Premium | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful grade tracking features
- 🔒 Secure login with Face ID/Touch ID
- 🎨 Customizable color themes
- ⏱️ Fast grade updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features should be free
- 🐛 Occasional loading/performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty switching between student accounts
- 🎨 Dislike default green color theme

**Reported bugs**

- Grade calculator not working for certain grade types
- App freezing when accessing specific class grades

**Requested features**

- 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


### Perry Local School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/perry-local-school/id1550967295)

This app centralizes essential school information for parents, students, and faculty. Access news, announcements, calendars, photos, and contact directories all in one convenient mobile location. Stay informed about school events and community updates.

**Highlights:** News and announcements, Calendar events, Photo and document access, Constituent directory, Email contacts directly, Content filtering

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradeWay for HAC free?

GradeWay for HAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Perry Local School free?

Perry Local School is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradeWay for HAC or Perry Local School?

Perry Local School is rated higher. GradeWay for HAC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Perry Local School averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GradeWay for HAC or Perry Local School have ads?

Neither GradeWay for HAC nor Perry Local School shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradeWay for HAC or Perry Local School?

GradeWay for HAC ships an update fortnightly, and Perry Local School every 8 months. Most recently, GradeWay for HAC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Perry Local School on October 6, 2026.

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