Gradescope vs Money Owl
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!
Money Owl
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Money Owl is a financial app with Grade 6 and above literacy, providing 12 financial modules with interactive quizzes to test your comprehension. Each module is a 10-minute read and is followed by 5 quiz questions. This app is simple and easy to understand while providing the valuable financial education required in North America. This app also includes a budget planner that can be used multiple times for important life events such as special events, college planning, saving for travel, etc. The app also includes a simple and compound interest calculator to understand how mortgages, credit cards and auto loans work. Privacy Policy: https://brightleeenterprise.com/privacy-policy User license Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gradescope at none against Money Owl's 1. Money Owl's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Money Owl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradescope asks for nothing beyond the download.
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Money Owl weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gradescope | Money Owl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (275 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 275 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Turnitin | Brightlee Enterprise Inc |
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
Money Owl
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Gradescope
No in-app purchases
Money Owl
- Premium$29.00
Questions
Is Gradescope free?
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Do Gradescope or Money Owl have ads?
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Money Owl?
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