# ClearSpace vs GradeGrind

The clearest difference is monetization model: ClearSpace at free with in-app purchases against GradeGrind's subscription. ClearSpace also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 26). GradeGrind's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClearSpace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and GradeGrind sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for ClearSpace against 4.8 for GradeGrind. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClearSpace has 9K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ClearSpace ships an update fortnightly, GradeGrind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClearSpace | GradeGrind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradegrind-student-focus/id6748651719/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 80 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [clearspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653276930) | [HealthyAI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819143566) |

## What reviewers say

### ClearSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807)

This app helps you regain control over your phone usage by blocking distractions and limiting addictive app access. It encourages mindful decision-making about screen time, fostering better focus and digital wellbeing.

**Highlights:** Block and limit distracting apps, Manage social media doomscrolling, Set focus schedules, Encourage habit change, Engage in screen time challenges, Minimalist design, Accountability partners, Screen time reporting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearSpace Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| ClearSpace Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium Family | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at limiting app usage
- 💡 Breathing exercise and quotes are helpful
- 🤖 Tracks app usage well
- 🤔 Makes users more mindful about phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Allows bypassing restrictions
- 🤖 Limited to one app in free version
- 🤔 Breathing exercise can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to block apps
- Notification issues and UI glitches
- Inconsistent tracking of app usage
- Problems with phone number verification

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking multiple apps in free version
- Add more exercise options beyond just breathing
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other fitness/health tracking apps
- Improve website/app blocking capabilities


### GradeGrind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradegrind-student-focus/id6748651719)

This app helps students improve focus and grades by scheduling distraction-free sessions, tracking progress, and setting weekly goals. It also manages deadlines, parses course syllabi with AI, and calculates GPA.

**Highlights:** Scheduled focus sessions with app blocking, Discipline score and streak tracking, Weekly commitment and progress goals, Deadline and workload management, AI course syllabus parsing, GPA calculation and target tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited | $2.29 | per month |
| Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Unlimited | $7.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited | $9.95 | per year |
| Unlimited | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClearSpace free?

ClearSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GradeGrind free?

GradeGrind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClearSpace or GradeGrind?

GradeGrind is rated higher. ClearSpace averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while GradeGrind averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do ClearSpace or GradeGrind have ads?

ClearSpace shows ads; GradeGrind does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClearSpace or GradeGrind?

ClearSpace ships an update fortnightly, and GradeGrind every 5 days. Most recently, ClearSpace was updated on November 11, 2026 and GradeGrind on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*