Gradescope vs Safe at UT
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!
Safe at UT
This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency contacts, real-time location sharing, and direct reporting to campus security. Access campus maps, emergency plans, and support resources all in one place.
- Emergency Contacts
- Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight
- Friend Walk location sharing
- Tip Reporting to Security
- Live Chat with Security
- Campus Maps (Navigation, Evacuation, Transit)
- Offline Emergency Plans
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Safe at UT is the official safety app of the University of Tennessee Knoxville. It is the only app that integrates with the University of Tennessee Knoxville's safety and security systems. Campus Security has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. Safe at UT features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the University of Tennessee Knoxville area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to University of Tennessee Knoxville 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. - Tip Reporting: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to University of Tennessee Knoxville security. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Chat with Security: Communicate live with safety staff at University of Tennessee Knoxville via chat. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the University of Tennessee Knoxville area. - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Plans: 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. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at University of Tennessee Knoxville. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from University of Tennessee Knoxville safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Safe at UT at 2.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 1). 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.
Safe at UT holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Gradescope | Safe at UT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (259 ratings) | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 259 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | University of Tennessee |
Customer experience
Gradescope
Safe at UT
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
Safe at UT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
Safe at UT
No in-app purchases









