Comparison

Gradescope vs LUCommunity

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

LUCommunity

This app serves as a central hub for student engagement, allowing Loyola students and community members to shape their campus experience. Student leaders can utilize it to market, promote, and manage their organizations.

Highlights
  • Central hub for student engagement
  • Define campus experience
  • Market student organizations
  • Promote student organizations
  • Manage student organizations
Features
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LUCommunity is the central hub of student engagement, where Loyola students and Loyola community members can take part in defining their Loyola experience and getting engaged on campus! LUCommunity allows student leaders to market, promote, and manage their student organization.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
LUCommunity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gradescope at 1.4 against LUCommunity's 1.0. Gradescope also leads on ratings volume (275 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.4). LUCommunity's advantage is update cadence (every 3 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 275 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, LUCommunity every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus LUCommunity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeLUCommunity
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (275 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings275 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB78 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTurnitinLoyola University Chicago

Customer experience

Gradescope

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

LUCommunity

All ratings1 ratings
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

LUCommunity

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

LUCommunity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LUCommunity free?
LUCommunity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or LUCommunity?
Gradescope is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while LUCommunity averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gradescope or LUCommunity have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor LUCommunity shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or LUCommunity?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and LUCommunity every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 30, 2026 and LUCommunity on October 28, 2026.

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