Comparison

Gradescope vs Brandeis 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

Brandeis Safe

This app provides a suite of safety tools for users within the Brandeis University area. It offers emergency contact access, a panic button, location sharing, tip reporting, and virtual walk home assistance. Users can also access campus maps and emergency plans.

Highlights
  • Emergency Contacts
  • Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight
  • Friend Walk Location Sharing
  • Tip Reporting
  • Virtual WalkHome
  • Safety Toolbox
  • Campus Maps
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Brandeis Safe features include Emergency Contacts: Quickly access the right services for both emergency and non-emergency concerns within the Brandeis University area. Panic Button / Mobile Bluelight: Instantly send your real-time location to Brandeis Public Safety in case of a crisis. Friend Walk: Share your live location with a trusted friend via email or SMS. Once they accept your request, they can track your journey to ensure you reach your destination safely. Tip Reporting: Easily report safety and security concerns directly to Brandeis Public Safety through multiple convenient methods. Virtual WalkHome: Request campus security to monitor your walk across campus. If you feel unsafe, a dispatcher will track your journey until you safely arrive at your destination. Safety Toolbox: Access a collection of helpful safety tools within the app: Chat with Public Safety: Communicate directly and live with Brandeis Public Safety Dispatch. Notification History: Review past push notifications from the app, including dates and times. I'm OK!: Send your location and a pre-set "You're OK" message to a contact of your choice. Campus Maps: Navigate the campus with integrated maps. Emergency Plans: Access essential campus emergency documentation to prepare for various disasters or emergencies, even without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Support Resources: Find a centralized hub of support resources to help ensure a successful experience at Brandeis University. Safety Notifications: Receive immediate alerts and instructions from Brandeis Public Safety during on-campus emergencies. Download the Brandeis University safety app today to ensure you're prepared in the event of an emergency and to access these valuable safety resources.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
Brandeis Safe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gradescope at 1.4 against Brandeis Safe's 1.0. Gradescope also leads on ratings volume (269 vs 1) and review sentiment (9% vs 0%). Brandeis Safe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 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

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 1, 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 Brandeis Safe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Brandeis Safe every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gradescope versus Brandeis Safe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeBrandeis Safe
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (269 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings269 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinBrandeis University

Customer experience

Gradescope

All ratings259 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive8.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative84.6%

Brandeis Safe

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 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

Brandeis Safe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

Brandeis Safe

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Brandeis Safe free?
Brandeis Safe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or Brandeis Safe?
Gradescope is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Brandeis Safe averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gradescope or Brandeis Safe have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor Brandeis Safe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Brandeis Safe?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and Brandeis Safe every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 22, 2026 and Brandeis Safe on October 16, 2026.

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