Comparison

Gradescope vs IUDM

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

IUDM

This app serves as a central hub for Indiana University Dance Marathon participants. It provides access to important announcements, event schedules, fundraising tools, and information about the organization's mission. It complements the DonorDrive account for registered users.

Highlights
  • Important announcements
  • Upcoming event schedules
  • Fundraising resources
  • Learn about IUDM's mission
  • Connect with other participants
Features
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The official Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM) app. Committee members, chairs, and external dancers can stay connected with everything IUDM in one place. View important announcements and upcoming events, find fundraising resources, learn more about IUDM's mission, and more. The IUDM app is designed to complement your DonorDrive account, not replace it. Before signing in to the app, all participants must first register for IUDM through DonorDrive at iudm.org/register. Indiana University Dance Marathon (IUDM) is Indiana University's largest student organization and the second-largest student-run philanthropy in the world. Since 1991, IUDM has raised more than $59 million to support Riley Hospital for Children and the IU School of Medicine Wells Center for Pediatric Research. Each year, nearly 3,000 students come together for a 36-hour Dance Marathon, united For The Kids.

Screenshots

Gradescope4 screens
IUDM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IUDM at 5.0 against Gradescope's 1.4. IUDM also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Gradescope's advantage is ratings volume (275 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). 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

IUDM holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gradescope has 275 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, IUDM weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gradescope versus IUDM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradescopeIUDM
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (275 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews8.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings275 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTurnitinIndiana University Dance Marathon, LLC

Customer experience

Gradescope

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

IUDM

All ratings3 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

IUDM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

None

IUDM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IUDM free?
IUDM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gradescope or IUDM?
IUDM is rated higher. Gradescope averages 1.4 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while IUDM averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Gradescope or IUDM have ads?
Neither Gradescope nor IUDM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gradescope or IUDM?
Gradescope ships an update every 2 months, and IUDM weekly. Most recently, Gradescope was updated on November 3, 2026 and IUDM on November 5, 2026.

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