Comparison

Gradescope vs Gradin

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

Gradin

Features
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Meaningful assessment made simple. GradIn helps teachers give better feedback and track real learning progress — using outcomes, criteria, and evidence instead of traditional grades. Built by a teacher for teachers, GradIn provides a clean and intuitive way to plan assessments, record observations, and follow student growth over time. Key Features : • Assess with clear outcomes and criteria • Record evidence instantly (notes, photos, observations) • Track learning progress for each student • Generate consistent feedback • Organize competencies and learning goals • Simple, fast, and designed for real classrooms GradIn is the essential tool for teachers who want more meaningful assessment, better feedback, and a more accurate picture of student learning.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
Gradin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gradescope at Free against Gradin's $3.99. Gradescope also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.1). Gradin's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Gradescope is free to download; Gradin costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Gradin every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gradescope versus Gradin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeGradin
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating1.4 (259 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings259 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinVINCENT CHOQUEUSE

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

Gradin

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

Gradin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradin free?
Gradin costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gradescope or Gradin have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor Gradin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Gradin?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and Gradin every 8 days. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 17, 2026 and Gradin on October 18, 2026.

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