Comparison

Gradescope vs Profesy

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

Head to head
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
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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!

About

Profesy

This app provides real-time data on Texas A&M professors and their courses, sourced directly from the Texas A&M Registrar Report. It aims to offer the most accurate information to assist students with their course registration decisions.

Highlights
  • Professor information
  • Course details
  • Real-time registrar data
  • Registration assistance
  • Accurate information
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Look up Texas A&M professors and their courses to better inform you for your registration experience. Our team has compiled real time Texas A&M Registrar Report data to give you the most accurate experience possible.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
Profesy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Profesy at 100% against Gradescope's 9%. Profesy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.4) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 29). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Profesy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 259 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Gradescope's written reviews are positive against 100% of Profesy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Profesy every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus Profesy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeProfesy
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (259 ratings)5.0 (29 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.412.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinElias Tracy

Customer experience

Gradescope

All ratings259 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.8%

Profesy

All ratings29 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Profesy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

Profesy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Profesy free?
Profesy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or Profesy?
Profesy is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Profesy averages 5.0 from 29 ratings.
Do Gradescope or Profesy have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor Profesy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Profesy?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and Profesy every 11 days. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 13, 2026 and Profesy on October 5, 2026.

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