Gradescope vs UC Berkeley Safety
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!
UC Berkeley Safety
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UC Berkeley Safety is the official safety app of University of California, Berkeley. It is the only app that integrates with UC Berkeley's safety and security systems. The University of California Police Department (UCPD) has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on the UC Berkeley campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. UC Berkeley Safety App features include: - 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. - Mobile Panic: Send your location to UCPD in real-time in case of a crisis - Anonymous Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to UCPD. - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the UC Berkeley area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - SafeWalk / Night Shuttle: UC Berkeley offers comprehensive free night safety services made up of Safewalk escort, night shuttle buses, and a door-to-door service. The time of day determines what services are available. - Emergency Procedures: 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. - Preparedness Resources: Access emergency resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at UC Berkeley. - Campus Maps: Navigate around the UC Berkeley area. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from UC Berkeley safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
Gradescope and UC Berkeley Safety are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
| Parameter | Gradescope | UC Berkeley Safety |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (259 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 259 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | University of California, Berkeley |
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
UC Berkeley Safety
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
UC Berkeley Safety
No in-app purchases









