Comparison

Octopus vs Gradus App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Octopus

Learn to code in popular languages like Python, Java, Swift, and JavaScript, plus web development with HTML and CSS. Offers detailed tutorials and interactive exercises for all skill levels. Join a community of learners to advance your programming journey.

Highlights
  • Learn Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript
  • Web development with HTML and CSS
  • Detailed tutorials
  • Interactive coding exercises
  • Community collaboration
  • Courses for all levels
Features
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Start Your Adventure and Learn to Code: Embark on an enriching journey in different programming languages with our platform. Master essential languages like Python, Java, Swift, and JavaScript, and dive into web development with HTML and CSS. Our courses, tailored for all levels, aim to boost your proficiency in coding and programming. Explore Coding and Programming Essentials: Delve into the world of coding and programming through Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Our detailed tutorials and hands-on exercises enhance your understanding and skills in these key languages. Master Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS: Achieve mastery in coding and programming by exploring Python, Java, Swift, and JavaScript, alongside web technologies HTML and CSS. Our interactive exercises are designed to solidify your coding and programming capabilities. Interactive Coding and Programming Exercises: Engage in interactive coding and programming exercises across Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. These challenges aim to refine your skills, establishing a comprehensive foundation in coding and programming. Stay Ahead in Coding and Programming: Keep up-to-date with the latest in coding and programming. Our tutorials in Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS ensure you remain competitive, arming you with advanced knowledge and techniques. Join Our Great Community: Become an active member of our great community. Collaborate and share insights with peers passionate about Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, enhancing your coding and programming journey. Advance Your Skills: Embark on your coding and programming journey, excelling in Python, Java, Swift, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. We're dedicated to your growth, offering comprehensive resources that prepare you for the challenges ahead.

About

Gradus App

Features
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Gradus is an unofficial companion app for TU Darmstadt students by TU Darmstadt students. It brings your grades, GPA, schedule, exams, graduation progress from TUCaN to your phone: private, offline, and always with you. It has so many features to help you with your studies. You sign in through official SSO page. Gradus never sees or stores your password. PRIVACY All data stays on your device. No cloud, no server, no account, no analytics, no ads, no tracking. Works fully offline once synced. Delete the app and every trace is gone. USER-CENTERED DESIGN English, German & Turkish. Light & dark mode. Accessible and not demanding: Try everything first in demo mode, no login required. GRADES & GPA Weighted GPA and ECTS at a glance. Filter by semester. Spot failed, pending, excused and final-attempt exams instantly. See your registered exams for this semester at the top. SCHEDULE Your weekly timetable, clean and readable. One-tap calendar export. Tap a class to navigate to its building. Smart warnings for tight gaps between classes. Library hours built in. EXAMS All your registered exams with live countdowns. Set a target grade and watch your projected GPA update in real time. Export exam dates to your calendar. GRADUATION PLANNER See exactly how far you are from your degree. See your all-time and last two semester's approximate speed. See your GPA trend and how much credits you accumulated per semester. Project your final GPA and the average you still need. Calculate the pace to finish on time. REMINDERS New grade alerts. Class reminder one hour before. Exam countdowns at 30, 8, and 1 day out. Enrollment reminders and deadline reminders for Moodle. All local, all on-device. MOODLE INTEGRATION Now you can see all of your integrated Moodle deadlines, have notifications one day before, and mark them as done! APPLE WATCH Next class and next exam on your wrist. Gradus is an independent, non-commercial project by a TU Darmstadt student. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to TU Darmstadt or TUCaN. Academic data may be incomplete or outdated. Always verify in TUCaN.

Screenshots

Octopus4 screens
Gradus App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Gradus App at none against Octopus's 4. Gradus App also leads on ads (none vs shown). Octopus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price and device support 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. Octopus sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gradus App asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Octopus versus Gradus App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOctopusGradus App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB31 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlaa CHERBIBMustafa Firat Degirmencioglu

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Octopus

Subscriptions3
  • Learn programming - 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Learn programming - 3 Months3 Days trial$24.993 Months
  • Learn programming - 1 Year3 Days trial$84.991 Year
One-time1
  • Learn programming - No limits$44.99
None

Gradus App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Octopus free?
Octopus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gradus App free?
Gradus App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Octopus or Gradus App have ads?
Octopus shows ads; Gradus App does not.

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