Comparison

IU Mobile vs Gradescope

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

Head to head
About

IU Mobile

This app serves as a central hub for Indiana University students, consolidating essential information and services from various university systems. It provides a personalized experience to help students navigate their academic journey, access updates, and find support.

Highlights
  • University message center
  • Access to updates and services
  • Search for support
  • Content from Knowledge base, People, One.IU
  • Personalized student experience
Features
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IU Mobile is a digital gateway for Indiana University students. It pulls together information and services from multiple systems to helps current students navigate learning at IU from one native environment. In other words, it’s a personalized, custom experience for all IU audiences. IU Mobile lets students get messages from the university, access updates and services on the main pages, or search for support. It pulls in content from Knowledge base, People, One.IU, and places information--so students are always up-to-date.

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
Currently charting
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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!

Screenshots

IU Mobile4 screens
Gradescope4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: IU Mobile at 3.9 against Gradescope's 1.4. IU Mobile also leads on review sentiment (36% vs 9%). Gradescope's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

IU Mobile holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 231 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of IU Mobile's written reviews are positive against 9% of Gradescope's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IU Mobile ships an update monthly, Gradescope every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
IU Mobile versus Gradescope: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIU MobileGradescope
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (187 ratings) — better1.4 (231 ratings)
Positive reviews35.6% of reviews — better9.2% of reviews
Number of ratings187231 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#119 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndiana UniversityTurnitin

Customer experience

IU Mobile

All ratings187 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral8.0%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive35.6%
Neutral7.9%
Negative56.4%

Gradescope

All ratings231 ratings
Positive7.4%
Neutral3.5%
Negative89.2%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative83.7%

User reviews

IU Mobile

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy navigation and user-friendly interface
  • ⚡ Quick access to essential campus resources
  • 🎓 Helpful for new students finding classes and campus
  • 🚌 Useful bus tracking and schedule features
  • 💳 Convenient digital Crimson Card access

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and app freezes
  • 🔐 Constant forced re-authentication and logouts
  • ⏳ Slow loading times and unresponsive performance
  • 🌐 Functions as a web wrapper rather than native app
  • 📵 Poor mobile optimization and screen compatibility

Gradescope

From 231 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Quick and effective submission process
  • 👍 Clean and well-designed app
  • 📸 Convenient scanning and photo upload

Room to improve

  • 🔑 Frequent log-in issues and lack of session persistence
  • 📱 Suboptimal iPad and tablet experience
  • 🐛 Buggy scanning and submission functionality
  • 🤔 Lack of key features like viewing graded assignments

Bugs and requests

IU Mobile

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes on startup or during use
  • Login loops - requires re-authentication constantly
  • Update required message with no available update
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • Screen rotation issues on iPad
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  • Crimson Card not visible on smaller devices (iPhone SE)
  • Email loading icon stuck indefinitely
  • Randomly opens wrong emails
  • Class schedule reverts to previous semesters
  • Widget fails to update schedule
  • Duo authentication not displaying
  • App closes immediately after opening
  • Cannot access laundry, dining, or class information
  • Keyboard doesn't display properly
  • Connection failures despite strong internet

Requested features

14 requests
  • Save username and password securely
  • Biometric login (Face ID/fingerprint)
  • Grade book access
  • Reply to class messages functionality
  • Faculty-specific features for instructors
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  • Syllabus tab access
  • OneStart integration
  • Canvas/course assignment details
  • Laundry status checking
  • Dining hall hours display
  • Sports schedule information
  • Persistent login sessions
  • Dark mode option
  • Widget functionality for class schedules

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

In-app purchases

None

IU Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Gradescope

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IU Mobile free?
IU Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradescope free?
Gradescope is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IU Mobile or Gradescope?
IU Mobile is rated higher. IU Mobile averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Gradescope averages 1.4 from 231 ratings.
Do IU Mobile or Gradescope have ads?
Neither IU Mobile nor Gradescope shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IU Mobile or Gradescope?
IU Mobile ships an update monthly, and Gradescope every 2 months. Most recently, IU Mobile was updated on September 5, 2026 and Gradescope on September 22, 2026.

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