Comparison

Gradescope vs Nanook Engage

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

Nanook Engage

Discover campus events, join clubs, and connect with organizations. This platform is your central hub for all aspects of student life, helping you get involved and shape your university experience.

Highlights
  • Browse and sign up for events
  • Connect with clubs and organizations
  • Discover campus activities
  • Centralized student life information
  • Get involved on campus
Features
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The Nanook Engage App is UAF's official campus community platform where students can go to see what's happening on campus, and join clubs and activities. You can browse and sign up for events, connect with clubs and organizations, and get involved. Nanook Engage is the one-stop-shop for all things about life on campus. Decide what being a Nanook looks like to you!

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
Nanook Engage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nanook Engage at 3.7 against Gradescope's 1.4. Nanook Engage also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (269 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.1). 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

Nanook Engage holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 269 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Nanook Engage every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus Nanook Engage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeNanook Engage
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (269 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings269 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB61 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTurnitinUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks

Customer experience

Gradescope

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

Nanook Engage

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

Nanook Engage

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

Nanook Engage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nanook Engage free?
Nanook Engage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or Nanook Engage?
Nanook Engage is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 269 ratings, while Nanook Engage averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Gradescope or Nanook Engage have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor Nanook Engage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Nanook Engage?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and Nanook Engage every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 22, 2026 and Nanook Engage on October 14, 2026.

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