# GradeBook Pro vs RollCall by Afield Apps

The clearest difference is rating: RollCall by Afield Apps at 5.0 against GradeBook Pro's 2.9. RollCall by Afield Apps also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and review sentiment (100% vs 65%). GradeBook Pro's advantage is ratings volume (52 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradeBook Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and RollCall by Afield Apps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RollCall by Afield Apps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GradeBook Pro has 52 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of GradeBook Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of RollCall by Afield Apps's.

GradeBook Pro ships an update monthly, RollCall by Afield Apps every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradeBook Pro | RollCall by Afield Apps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradebook-pro-teacher-toolkit/id393777614/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-by-afield-apps/id6788219732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 47 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ringtones LLC (U.S.)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796955842) | [Erin Sosnoski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788219734) |

## What reviewers say

### GradeBook Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradebook-pro-teacher-toolkit/id393777614)

This app helps educators manage their classrooms by tracking student grades, attendance, and behavior. It offers robust reporting and data export features, with options for customization and secure access.

**Highlights:** Record scores and attendance, Track student behavior, Customizable grade scales, Generate attendance and grade reports, Export data to CSV, Import class rosters, Secure with passcode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy to use
- 📊 Comprehensive grading and attendance tracking
- 📧 Quick email reporting to students and parents
- 🎯 Flexible weighted grading system
- 📱 Works on both iPad and iPhone

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Attendance date modification broken after update
- 🎨 New color scheme is gray/white making visibility poor
- 📞 Support contact system not functional
- ⚠️ App no longer maintained or updated
- 💾 Dropbox integration stopped working

**Reported bugs**

- Attendance function no longer works - cannot modify dates
- Color scheme update made interface nearly invisible
- App support link broken
- Dropbox connection fails with error 400
- Grades disappear without explanation

**Requested features**

- Seating chart functionality
- Ability to mark assignments as submitted before grading
- Missing assignment indicator (M for missing = zero)
- Bulk student deletion
- Copy students between classes more easily


### RollCall by Afield Apps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rollcall-by-afield-apps/id6788219732)

This app streamlines attendance tracking for teachers, managing both daily classes and field trips. It offers features like seating charts, QR code scanning for quick check-ins, and live status sharing with chaperones. Data is stored securely in your own Google account.

**Highlights:** Unlimited class boards, Customizable student grouping, Interactive seating charts, QR code scanning for check-in, Live trip status sharing, Parent signature capture, Data stored in Google Sheets

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RollCall Pro | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradeBook Pro free?

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

### Is RollCall by Afield Apps free?

RollCall by Afield Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GradeBook Pro or RollCall by Afield Apps?

RollCall by Afield Apps is rated higher. GradeBook Pro averages 2.9 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while RollCall by Afield Apps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GradeBook Pro or RollCall by Afield Apps have ads?

Neither GradeBook Pro nor RollCall by Afield Apps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradeBook Pro or RollCall by Afield Apps?

GradeBook Pro ships an update monthly, and RollCall by Afield Apps every 3 weeks. Most recently, GradeBook Pro was updated on October 23, 2026 and RollCall by Afield Apps on October 21, 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.*