Comparison

Gradify vs Now

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

Head to head
About

Gradify

This app helps students easily track their academic progress. It provides a clear overview of grades, assignments, and GPA, with tools to calculate future performance and manage academic data.

Highlights
  • View color-coded grades
  • What-if grade calculator
  • Assignment calendar with holidays
  • Weighted and unweighted GPA calculation
  • Visual GPA progress tracking
  • Daily attendance tracking
Features
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MAIN FEATURES: FREE: -All features of the app are free and do not require additional purchases. STAYS LOGGED IN: -Log in once, and you never have to log in again. VIEW GRADES: -View grades according to a color coded scheme -Built in what-if calculator to predict and calculate future grades so students can prepare for upcoming assignments. -View individual assignments and averages for major and minor sub-categories ASSIGNMENT CALENDAR: -Displays color coded calendar with all upcoming assignments and school scheduled holidays for the academic year. GPA: -Calculates and displays weighted and unweighted GPA for current and previous nine weeks. -Customize GPA scales for classes and manage GPA exclusions -Provides a visual representation of your GPA over the course of the school year ATTENDANCE: -Displays your attendance daily for each class using a simple color scheme ADDITIONAL FEATURES: -Transcript -Teacher Contact Information -Future Course Requests -Demographics DISCLOSURES: Gradify is not associated with PowerSchool LLC or FriscoISD and/or any of their affiliate(s).

About

Now

This app helps students manage their academic information by predicting future GPAs and displaying lunch menus. It processes data on-device for enhanced security and works without a VPN.

Highlights
  • GPA Predictor
  • On-device data processing
  • Lunch menu display (Frisco ISD only)
  • HAC data organization
  • Resource finder
  • No VPN required
Features
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Now is the time to switch gears and connect like never before with Now. All features will be free to use for all. Features: GPA Predictor Automatically see what your GPA will be in the future once your current grades are entered. No VPN Needed! This app works without a VPN, making it even more convenient to use! On-Device Processing All data, retrieved directly from HAC and Frisco servers, is now processed on your device, providing greater security and control. HAC Information: Supported districts use HAC for students to access information such as courses, grades, GPA, and more. Now fetches and presents that data in an organized format. Additionally tools such as: Find Resources, and To Have A, uplift the experience you receive within our app. Lunch Menu: Wondering what’s for lunch today? No problem! This feature shows you the day’s lunch menu directly. (*Frisco ISD only) Not all districts support all functionalities. Many more features are coming soon! If you find any bugs or have feature suggestions, please feel free to email us at now.official.app@gmail.com. Now is an independent app and is not associated with or endorsed by the supported districts or PowerSchool LLC. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, all content related to the supported districts is sourced from publicly available channels. All trademarks and logos associated with the supported districts and PowerSchool LLC are the property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Gradify4 screens
Now4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gradify and Now both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Now's written reviews are positive against 62% of Gradify's. Gradify's advantage is ratings volume (434 vs 35) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Gradify against 4.5 for Now. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradify has 434 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Gradify's written reviews are positive against 77% of Now's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gradify versus Now: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradifyNow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (434 ratings)4.5 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews76.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings434 — better35
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSarthak DhawanNoah Kim

Customer experience

Gradify

All ratings430 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral2.3%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive61.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.2%

Now

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Bugs and requests

Gradify

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Grades fail to load with 'try again' error messages
  • Connection failures preventing grade access
  • GPA display not loading
  • General app loading issues
  • Persistent connectivity problems affecting core functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add Northside ISD district support
  • Multi-district support for broader accessibility
  • Account switching feature for multiple students
  • Restore HAC calendar synchronization
  • Support for additional school districts

Now

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradify

No in-app purchases

None

Now

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradify free?
Gradify is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradify or Now?
Now is rated higher. Gradify averages 4.4 out of 5 from 434 ratings, while Now averages 4.5 from 35 ratings.
Do Gradify or Now have ads?
Neither Gradify nor Now shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradify or Now?
Gradify ships an update weekly, and Now weekly. Most recently, Gradify was updated on October 25, 2026 and Now on October 24, 2026.

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