Gradescope vs Illini
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!
Illini
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Illini-Alert+ features: • Emergency Notifications: Receive Illini-Alerts on your phone. • Call and text 911. • Take Emergency Action (TEA) guides for general emergency actions. • Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for building-specific emergency actions. • Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or text. Once your friend accepts the Friend Walk request you pick your destination and your friend can track your location in real time until you arrive safely. • University emergency plans. Download today to best ensure you're prepared for emergencies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Illini at daily against Gradescope's every 2 months. Gradescope's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.6). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Illini daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gradescope | Illini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | University of Illinois |
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
Illini
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
Illini
No in-app purchases









