Comparison

Gradescope vs Money Owl

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

Money Owl

Features
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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/

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
Money Owl3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Money Owl sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Gradescope asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, Money Owl weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gradescope versus Money Owl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeMoney Owl
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (275 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings275 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinBrightlee 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

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Money Owl

One-time1
  • Premium$29.00

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Money Owl free?
Money Owl is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gradescope or Money Owl have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor Money Owl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or Money Owl?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and Money Owl weekly. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on November 3, 2026 and Money Owl on October 31, 2026.

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