Gradescope vs EngageSC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
EngageSC
Discover events and organizations at the University of Southern California. This app serves as a guide for students, faculty, and staff to find their next opportunity on campus.
- Find campus events
- Discover student organizations
- University event guide
- Connect with USC opportunities
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EngageSC is your home to finding events and organizations at the University of Southern California. Open to all students, faculty, and staff, EngageSC is your guide to your next great opportunity at USC!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EngageSC at 4.7 against Gradescope's 1.4. Gradescope's advantage is review sentiment (9% vs 0%) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
EngageSC holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 218 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of Gradescope's written reviews are positive against 0% of EngageSC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, EngageSC every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gradescope | EngageSC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (259 ratings) | 4.7 (218 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 259 — better | 218 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | University of Southern California Apps |
Customer experience
Gradescope
EngageSC
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
EngageSC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
EngageSC
No in-app purchases








