Comparison

Fantasy Startup vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

Fantasy Startup

Learn startup investing skills and strategy risk-free through an interactive simulation. Analyze real startup scenarios, build a virtual portfolio, and track your investments' success or failure. Gain practical knowledge for venture capital and wealth building.

Highlights
  • Virtual portfolio with $1,000 starting capital
  • 50 real-world startup case studies
  • 150 bite-sized venture capital lessons
  • Leaderboard competition with friends
  • Completion certification for investors
  • Realistic startup outcomes (IPO, acquisition, failure)
Features
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Want to learn how to invest in startups — without risking real money? Fantasy Startup® is the #1 interactive simulation for learning the skills, strategy, and decision-making of startup investing. Perfect for college students, young professionals, or anyone curious about venture capital and building wealth. With $1,000 in your virtual portfolio, you’ll discover, analyze, and invest in real startup scenarios. Each company is broken down into Market Size, Team, Signals, Valuation, and Risks — just like actual investors review. You’ll need to decide in minutes whether to invest or pass. Over the course of the game, you’ll unlock up to 50 startup opportunities, track your portfolio, and watch as your investments succeed or fail through realistic startup outcomes like IPOs, acquisitions, or failures. Every in-game “day” equals a year in a startup’s life — so you’ll quickly see the results of your decisions. Key Features: - Start with $1,000 and build your own startup portfolio - 50 real-world startup case studies with instant investment choices - 150 bite-sized lessons on venture capital, angel investing, and entrepreneurial finance - Compete with friends on the leaderboard and compare portfolios - Earn points, unlock quizzes, and prove your investing skills Completion Certification: Analyze 25+ deals and achieve a 3X return multiple to become a Certified Startup Investor by Doriot Why It Matters: Startup investing is one of the fastest-growing areas of wealth building. Studies show even small exposure to private markets (up to 10% of net worth) can diversify and strengthen long-term returns. Fantasy Startup® makes this world accessible, fun, and risk-free — helping you prepare for when you’re ready to invest for real. Whether you dream of becoming a venture capitalist, want an edge in finance and entrepreneurship classes, or simply want to learn how to build wealth smarter — Fantasy Startup® is your gateway to the investing economy of the future.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Upload assignments
  • Scan documents with camera
  • Select existing files
  • Assign pages for variable-length assignments
  • Resubmit assignments
  • View submitted and graded assignments
Features
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

Fantasy Startup4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Fantasy Startup at 4.2 against Gradescope's 1.4. Fantasy Startup also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 9%). Gradescope's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Fantasy Startup sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Gradescope asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fantasy Startup holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 231 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Fantasy Startup's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fantasy Startup ships an update every 9 months, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Fantasy Startup versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFantasy StartupGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (45 ratings) — better1.4 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings45231 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#84 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDoriot Markets LLCTurnitin

Customer experience

Fantasy Startup

All ratings44 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

Gradescope

All ratings231 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.7%

Bugs and requests

Fantasy Startup

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

6 purchases

Fantasy Startup

One-time6
  • Deal every 12 hours$0.99
  • $10,000 in-game cash$1.99
  • Deal every 6 hours$2.99
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  • $25,000 in-game cash$3.99
  • $50,000 in-game cash$4.99
  • At your own pace$5.99
None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fantasy Startup free?
Fantasy Startup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fantasy Startup or Gradescope?
Fantasy Startup is rated higher. Fantasy Startup averages 4.2 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 231 ratings.
Do Fantasy Startup or Gradescope have ads?
Neither Fantasy Startup nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fantasy Startup or Gradescope?
Fantasy Startup ships an update every 9 months, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, Fantasy Startup was updated on June 1, 2026 and Gradescope on September 22, 2026.

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