# GradeWay for HAC vs Lincoln CSD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lincoln CSD at none against GradeWay for HAC's 1. GradeWay for HAC's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (74K vs 4). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for GradeWay for HAC against 4.8 for Lincoln CSD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GradeWay for HAC has 74K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GradeWay for HAC ships an update fortnightly, Lincoln CSD every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradeWay for HAC | Lincoln CSD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradeway-for-hac/id1523075874/reviews)** | [4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-csd/id1665669743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 89.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#166** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 143 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Srujan Mupparapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523075876) | [Lincoln Consolidated School District](https://appshunter.io/developer/1328573523) |

## What reviewers say

### GradeWay for HAC

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

**Currently charting:** #166 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


### Lincoln CSD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lincoln-csd/id1665669743)

Stay informed about school district events, customize notifications for your student's activities, and access cafeteria menus. Receive live updates from administration and easily find staff contact information.

**Highlights:** Event calendar with sharing, Customizable student organization notifications, Weekly cafeteria menus, Live district updates feed, Staff and department directory

**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 Lincoln CSD free?

Lincoln CSD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GradeWay for HAC or Lincoln CSD?

GradeWay for HAC is rated higher. GradeWay for HAC averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while Lincoln CSD averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do GradeWay for HAC or Lincoln CSD have ads?

Neither GradeWay for HAC nor Lincoln CSD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradeWay for HAC or Lincoln CSD?

GradeWay for HAC ships an update fortnightly, and Lincoln CSD every 5 months. Most recently, GradeWay for HAC was updated on October 21, 2026 and Lincoln CSD on October 3, 2026.

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