HECM Alert vs Gradescope
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HECM Alert
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HECM Alert is the official safety app of Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen. It is the only app that integrates with Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen's safety and security systems.This is a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety at the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. HECM Alert features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen security in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen area. - Emergency Procedures: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at Texas A&M Higher Education Center at McAllen. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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.
- Upload assignments
- Scan documents with camera
- Select existing files
- Assign pages for variable-length assignments
- Resubmit assignments
- View submitted and graded assignments
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HECM Alert at every 3 weeks against Gradescope's every 2 months. HECM Alert also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HECM Alert ships an update every 3 weeks, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HECM Alert | Gradescope |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.4 (269 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 269 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Texas A&M University | Turnitin |
Bugs and requests
HECM Alert
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
HECM Alert
No in-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases








