Gradescope vs UCSC Pisa Class Search
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!
UCSC Pisa Class Search
Easily search the UC Santa Cruz course catalog using subject codes, class codes, or keywords. View detailed course information directly within the app. Optimized for a simple, native user experience.
- Search course catalog
- Filter by subject, code, or keyword
- View full course details
- Native user interface
- Direct link to Pisa for details
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Search UCSC's course catalog with a simple, native UI! Type in a subject code, class code, or keyword to find all matching courses, and tap to open the full details in Pisa.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UCSC Pisa Class Search at 5.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
UCSC Pisa Class Search holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, UCSC Pisa Class Search every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gradescope | UCSC Pisa Class Search |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (273 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 273 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | Advaith Jagathesan |
Customer experience
Gradescope
UCSC Pisa Class Search
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
UCSC Pisa Class Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
UCSC Pisa Class Search
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Gradescope free?
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