GradeSaver vs PerfectPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GradeSaver
Access high-quality study guides for literature, written by Harvard students. Each guide provides comprehensive summaries, character analysis, themes, historical context, and quizzes. Purchase individual guides or subscribe for full access to a vast library of literary resources.
- Harvard-edited study guides
- Chapter-by-chapter summaries
- Character and theme analysis
- Historical context
- Author biographies
- Quizzes
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GradeSaver offers the highest quality study guides. Written and edited by Harvard students, ClassicNotes™ are the best book notes available. Each study guide includes essays, an in-depth chapter-by-chapter summary and analysis, character list, theme list, historical context, author biography and quiz. Study guides for individual works of literature can be purchased within the app. You have two subscription options: 1. $5.99 for a monthly subscription 2. $19.99 for a yearly subscription Your subscription will renew automatically each month or year and payment will be charged to your iTunes Account within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of your subscription is allowed during the active subscription period. You can find our privacy policy here: http://www.gradesaver.com/privacy/
PerfectPrep
Prepare for standardized college entrance exams with a personalized study plan, practice tests, and detailed explanations. Track your progress, review concepts with flashcards, and access video lessons to boost your score. Get expert tips and predictions to ace your ACT or SAT.
- Personalized study plans
- Subject-specific practice tests
- Full practice exams
- Detailed answer explanations
- Flashcards for concept review
- Video lessons and tutorials
- Progress tracking and score prediction
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Practice for the ACT and SAT anywhere, anytime, and achieve your highest score! It’s everything you need to study for the standardized tests, all in one app. Getting ready for the most crucial exams couldn’t be easier. You can now study and practice at your own pace, without stress and pressure, and achieve great results. All necessary content is available in one app. Select your test date, and receive a study plan tailored personally for your needs. Track your progress, stay motivated, and ace the ACT or SAT! PERSONALIZED STUDY PLAN Set a test date, and the app will suggest the optimal daily practice amount for you to study at your own pace and be ready by the test date. PRACTICE TESTS Choose to train in a particular subject or topic. Take practice tests in English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science. PRACTICE EXAMS Practice in conditions similar to the real ACT and SAT exams. Check your knowledge with time limitations, and get a sense of your predicted score. CORRECT ANSWERS Easily check correct answers with detailed explanations, without the need to look for them at the end of a practice book. FLASHCARDS Flip and swipe the cards to quickly review SAT/ACT concepts without the need to go through the whole test, complete the right amount of questions for you and get some quick studying in. KNOWLEDGE BASE Refresh your knowledge on all of the topics included in the ACT and SAT. If you missed anything in class, you can easily study the subject in the app or even print out handy PDF files with the necessary info for better prep. English, Mathematics, Reading, Science, and Writing lessons are available. VIDEO LESSONS Watch ACT and SAT video tutorials to improve your knowledge and get guidance on the test prep. FAQ Check out answers to the most popular questions about ACT and SAT provided by our expert tutor. Or ask him a question that bothers you. SCORE PREDICTION Get your ACT score prediction based on how you pass practice exams, and study the topics you need to revisit to improve your score. PROGRESS TRACKING Avoid anxiety by constantly tracking your preparedness, increasing your confidence, and preparing for the exam before the test date. Set the app to send you reminders to study. TIPS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Get to know how to successfully get prepared and pass the exam, learn all the strategies, tips, and tricks useful to ace the ACT and SAT. FAMILY SHARING Activate your subscription and share your study progress with up to 5 family members. PerfectPrep will be your most valuable ACT and SAT study resource – helping you prepare, stay motivated, and pass the exam with flying colors. *Subscription payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of your purchase. *Subscriptions will automatically renew and payment will be charged to your iTunes account unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. The cost of the renewal depends on your Subscription Plan. Our standard Subscription Plans are: * 1-month Subscription * 6-month Subscription with a 7-day Trial For other currencies, the price corresponds to the same price tier on the App Store Pricing Matrix. * Subscription with a free trial period will automatically renew to a paid subscription. You can cancel or manage your free trial's auto-renewal in your Account Settings after purchase. The cancellation will take effect 24-hours after the last day of the current subscription period and you will be downgraded to the free service. * Please note: any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a premium subscription during the free trial period. Privacy Policy: https://accellab.app/privacy_policy.html EULA: https://accellab.app/eula.html California Privacy Notice: https://accellab.app/privacy_policy.html#h ACT, Inc. does not endorse, nor is it affiliated in any way with the owner or any content of this application.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PerfectPrep at 4.6 against GradeSaver's 3.4. PerfectPrep also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (67% vs 45%). GradeSaver's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. GradeSaver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and PerfectPrep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PerfectPrep holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PerfectPrep has 878 ratings behind it against 89, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of GradeSaver's written reviews are positive against 67% of PerfectPrep's.
GradeSaver ships an update every 5 months, PerfectPrep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GradeSaver | PerfectPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (89 ratings) | 4.6 (878 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 89 | 878 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 122 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GradeSaver LLC | Mosaic S.r.l. |
Customer experience
GradeSaver
PerfectPrep
User reviews
GradeSaver
From 89 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Saves grades
- 👍 Helpful for essays
- 👍 Concise plot synopses
- 👍 Useful for procrastination
- 👍 Great for book reports
Room to improve
- 💰 Requires subscription
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Pay for most content
- 💰 Ads on website, not app
- 💰 Misleading about essays
PerfectPrep
From 878 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good app for SAT prep
- 👍 Easy to use with many useful features
- 👍 Helpful for studying and preparing for the SAT
- 👍 Great for students and anyone taking the SAT
- 👍 Awesome app
Room to improve
- 🐛 Incorrect content and errors in practice questions
- 🐛 Software bugs and issues with practice tests
- 💰 Not completely free, some features require payment
- 🐛 Answers marked wrong even though they are correct
Bugs and requests
GradeSaver
Reported bugs
4 issues- Quiz crashes on opening
- Cannot restore subscription
- Subscription not accessible on new device
- App won't work after phone update
Requested features
7 requests- Add book “And The Mountains Echoed”
- Allow free testing of options
- Provide examples of paid content
- Make website content free on app
- Add advertisements to app
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- Update app for new phones
- Make app iPad scaled
PerfectPrep
Reported bugs
3 issues- Constant notifications despite disabling them
- Time limits not accurate for practice tests
- Many typos in the app
Requested features
2 requests- Dark mode option
- More free practice content
In-app purchases
GradeSaver
- ClassicNote Monthly Pass$5.991 Month
- ClassicNote Yearly Pass$19.991 Year
PerfectPrep
- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Week$4.997 Days
- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month$9.991 Month
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- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month3 Days trial$9.991 Month
- PerfectPrep Premium 1 Month$14.991 Month
- PerfectPrep Premium 6 Months$19.996 Months
- PerfectPrep Premium 6 months3 Days trial$39.996 Months
- PerfectPrep Premium 6 Months7 Days trial3 variants$39.996 Months
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