# Remind vs GradeWay for HAC

Remind and GradeWay for HAC both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of GradeWay for HAC's written reviews are positive against 44% of Remind's. GradeWay for HAC also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Remind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (1.8M vs 74K). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradeWay for HAC sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Remind asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Remind against 4.8 for GradeWay for HAC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remind has 1.8M ratings behind it against 74K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Remind's written reviews are positive against 89% of GradeWay for HAC's.

Remind ships an update monthly, GradeWay for HAC fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remind | GradeWay for HAC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.8M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-school-communication/id522826277/reviews) | **[4.8 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradeway-for-hac/id1523075874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8M** | 74K |
| Positive reviews | 43.9% of reviews | **89.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | #172 |
| Size | 66 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ParentSquare](https://appshunter.io/developer/908126682) | [Srujan Mupparapu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523075876) |

## What reviewers say

### Remind

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remind-school-communication/id522826277)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

This platform facilitates real-time communication for school communities, connecting educators, students, and parents across devices. It prioritizes privacy by keeping personal contact information hidden and offers message translation in over 90 languages.

**Highlights:** Real-time communication on any device, Private contact information, Message translation (90+ languages), Share files, photos, and links, Connects school communities

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Convenient communication between teachers and parents
- 👍 Secure way to share information without exposing personal numbers
- 🚀 Efficient for sending reminders and updates
- 📸 Ability to share photos and attachments
- 🤝 Helps establish better relationships between teachers and families

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty finding and organizing past messages and conversations
- 🔣 Limited character count for messages
- 🚫 Inability to delete or archive old conversations
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications not working consistently
- Issues with logging in and account management
- Problems with syncing and refreshing message history
- Compatibility issues on certain devices and platforms

**Requested features**

- Increase character limit for messages
- Add option to create and manage group chats with more participants
- Improve organization and searchability of messages and conversations
- Implement a 'do not disturb' mode to set office hours
- Allow administrators to make changes to user accounts


### GradeWay for HAC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradeway-for-hac/id1523075874)

**Currently charting:** #172 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

This app provides a streamlined interface for accessing student academic information from Home Access Center. It offers features like grade tracking, GPA calculation, assignment planning, and bell schedule management. Stay organized and informed about your academic progress with easy-to-understand insights and helpful tools.

**Highlights:** Color-coded grade averages, GPA calculator with weighted/unweighted options, Assignment planner with reminders, Bell schedule tracker with notifications, View transcripts and report cards, Email teachers directly, Support for multiple students

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GradeWay Premium | $4.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Helpful grade tracking features
- 🔒 Secure login with Face ID/Touch ID
- 🎨 Customizable color themes
- ⏱️ Fast grade updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium features should be free
- 🐛 Occasional loading/performance issues
- 🔍 Difficulty switching between student accounts
- 🎨 Dislike default green color theme

**Reported bugs**

- Grade calculator not working for certain grade types
- App freezing when accessing specific class grades

**Requested features**

- Add calendar integration for assignments and events
- Improve GPA calculation and prediction tools
- Allow more customization options without premium
- Provide multiple schedule options for schools with varying schedules


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remind free?

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

### Is GradeWay for HAC free?

GradeWay for HAC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remind or GradeWay for HAC?

GradeWay for HAC is rated higher. Remind averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8M ratings, while GradeWay for HAC averages 4.8 from 74K ratings.

### Do Remind or GradeWay for HAC have ads?

Neither Remind nor GradeWay for HAC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remind or GradeWay for HAC?

Remind ships an update monthly, and GradeWay for HAC fortnightly. Most recently, Remind was updated on October 22, 2026 and GradeWay for HAC on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Remind or GradeWay for HAC?

Remind currently peaks at #18 in the App Store charts, and GradeWay for HAC at #172. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*