Comparison

Gradescope vs UIC Connection

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

UIC Connection

This app serves as an online campus hub for University of Illinois Chicago students, faculty, and staff. It provides access to campus events, student organizations, academic departments, and essential resources to support student success. Users can manage their involvement, track academic progress, and earn recognition.

Highlights
  • Event calendar integration
  • Student organization management
  • Event registration and check-in
  • Service hour tracking
  • Co-Curricular Leadership Certificate application
  • User profile updates
Features
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UIC Connection is an online campus engagement space for UIC students (undergraduate/grad/professional), faculty, staff, and affiliates at the University of Illinois Chicago. You will find information about UIC events, student organizations, academic departments, campus partners, and Student Affairs and access key campus resources to help you succeed at UIC through this app. Key Features Include: • Add upcoming events to your calendar • Manage and join student organizations on campus • Register and check-in to events • Track service hours and apply for Co-Curricular Leadership Certificate • Earn PyroPoints • Update User Profile

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
UIC Connection4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UIC Connection at 3.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. UIC Connection also leads on review sentiment (33% vs 9%). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

UIC Connection holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 259 ratings behind it against 10, 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 33% of UIC Connection's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, UIC Connection every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus UIC Connection: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeUIC Connection
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (259 ratings)3.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings259 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTurnitinUniversity of Illinois at Chicago

Customer experience

Gradescope

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

UIC Connection

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

UIC Connection

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

UIC Connection

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is UIC Connection free?
UIC Connection is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or UIC Connection?
UIC Connection is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while UIC Connection averages 3.0 from 10 ratings.
Do Gradescope or UIC Connection have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor UIC Connection shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or UIC Connection?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and UIC Connection every 4 weeks. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 4, 2026 and UIC Connection on September 18, 2026.

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