Comparison

Gradescope vs BearCheck

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

BearCheck

This app streamlines classroom attendance for students by allowing them to scan a dynamic QR code for secure check-in. It offers features like location verification and attendance history, while teachers manage sessions and review attendance via a web app.

Highlights
  • Secure QR code check-in
  • Location-based verification
  • Attendance history
  • Required check-in questions
  • Dispute resolution
  • Account settings
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BearCheck makes classroom attendance fast and secure. Students scan a rotating BearCheck QR code to check in from their iPhone. The app supports secure sign-in, QR scanning, location-based attendance verification, attendance history, required check-in questions, disputes, and account settings. Teachers continue to manage courses, sessions, QR display, and attendance review from the BearCheck web app.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
BearCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BearCheck at 5.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. BearCheck also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (259 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). 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

BearCheck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 259 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, BearCheck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus BearCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeBearCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (259 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings259 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinXUEFEI TAO

Customer experience

Gradescope

All ratings259 ratings
Positive7.3%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.8%

BearCheck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

BearCheck

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

BearCheck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BearCheck free?
BearCheck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or BearCheck?
BearCheck is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while BearCheck averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Gradescope or BearCheck have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor BearCheck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or BearCheck?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and BearCheck every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on October 13, 2026 and BearCheck on October 2, 2026.

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