# Grad Ally vs Cathay

The clearest difference is rating: Cathay at 5.0 against Grad Ally's 3.6. Cathay also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Grad Ally's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cathay holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grad Ally has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grad Ally | Cathay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grad-ally/id1605570768/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cathay/id6752777114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Graduation Alliance, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605570770) | [Spenser Sembrat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403894179) |

## What reviewers say

### Grad Ally

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grad-ally/id1605570768)

Access your school portal to monitor class progress and receive important updates. Connect with your support team directly through the app. Note that coursework and assignments must be completed via the web portal.

**Highlights:** Check class progress, Get latest updates, Chat with support team, Access school portal, View student information

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cathay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cathay/id6752777114)

Explore a fantasy world with an interactive map, detailed glossary, and concept art. This companion app enhances your journey through the "Few and Far Between" novel by providing in-depth lore, character details, and visual aids.

**Highlights:** Interactive world map, Detailed glossary of characters and lore, Concept art gallery, Character journey tracing, Day/night map views, Spoiler control for glossary

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grad Ally free?

Grad Ally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cathay free?

Cathay is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Grad Ally or Cathay?

Cathay is rated higher. Grad Ally averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Cathay averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Grad Ally or Cathay have ads?

Grad Ally shows ads; Cathay does not.

---

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