Comparison

Gradescope vs LAB SAFE

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

LAB SAFE

This safety app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced campus security. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, campus maps, and emergency protocols. Receive instant safety alerts and instructions during on-campus emergencies.

Highlights
  • Emergency contacts
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Friend Walk safety feature
  • Campus and transit maps
  • Offline emergency protocols
  • Instant safety notifications
Features
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LAB SAFE is the official safety app of University of Chicago Laboratory Schools. It is the only app that integrates with University of Chicago Laboratory Schools's safety and security systems. Safety and Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. LAB SAFE features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - University Mobile Blue Light : Send your location to University of Chicago 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. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools area. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Protocols: 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. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Chicago Laboratory Schools safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
LAB SAFE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gradescope at 1.4 against LAB SAFE's 1.0. Gradescope also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 4) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). 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

Gradescope holds the better App Store score, 1.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 269 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of LAB SAFE's.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gradescope versus LAB SAFE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeLAB SAFE
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (269 ratings) — better1.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings269 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinThe University of Chicago

Customer experience

Gradescope

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

LAB SAFE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

LAB SAFE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

LAB SAFE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LAB SAFE free?
LAB SAFE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or LAB SAFE?
Gradescope is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while LAB SAFE averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Gradescope or LAB SAFE have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor LAB SAFE shows ads.

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