# Grade Aid vs Grade Control

The clearest difference is rating: Grade Aid at 5.0 against Grade Control's 4.2. Grade Aid also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Grade Control's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (495 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Grade Aid sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Grade Control sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Grade Aid holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Grade Control has 495 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Grade Aid ships an update every 12 months, Grade Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Grade Aid | Grade Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-aid/id448856123/reviews)** | [4.2 (495 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **495** |
| Positive reviews | — | 29.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eric Dievendorf](https://appshunter.io/developer/397902503) | [Kango Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1115907089) |

## What reviewers say

### Grade Aid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-aid/id448856123)

Easily calculate grades and score assignments or tests. This tool helps educators quickly score tests and assignments based on correct or incorrect answers. Students can verify their grades and determine how many questions they can miss while maintaining a target grade.

**Highlights:** Grade calculation, Score assignments, Test scoring, Target grade verification, Homeschooling support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Feature Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |


### Grade Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grade-control-homework-app/id1123787414)

Easily track your school courses, assignments, and GPA. This app automatically calculates your GPA and helps you set and achieve grade goals by showing you what you need on future assignments. Manage your academic progress with customizable grade scales and assignment tracking.

**Highlights:** Automatic GPA calculation, Set and track grade goals, Course and assignment tracking, Customizable grade scales, Assignment due date notifications, Weighted and non-weighted courses

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grade Control Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Grade Control Premium 6/Mo | $5.99 | per 6 months |
| Grade Control Premium 12/Mo | $9.99 | per year |
| Ultra - Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium - Unlimited Grades | $4.99 | one-time |
| GC Unlimited - Tip Large | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💡 Customizable grade scales
- 👍 Helpful for tracking grades and GPA

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔒 Limited free features, requires premium to unlock full functionality
- 👎 Poor customer support, unresponsive to user feedback

**Reported bugs**

- Assignments not saving properly
- Grades and progress resetting unexpectedly
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Add support for weighted grades and AP/advanced classes
- Improve syncing between devices
- Provide more detailed analytics and grade forecasting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grade Aid free?

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

### Is Grade Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Grade Aid or Grade Control?

Grade Aid is rated higher. Grade Aid averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Grade Control averages 4.2 from 495 ratings.

### Do Grade Aid or Grade Control have ads?

Neither Grade Aid nor Grade Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Grade Aid or Grade Control?

Grade Aid ships an update every 12 months, and Grade Control monthly. Most recently, Grade Aid was updated on July 8, 2026 and Grade Control on September 21, 2026.

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