# GradeSaver vs StudentPlus

The clearest difference is rating: GradeSaver at 3.4 against StudentPlus's 1.7. GradeSaver also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). StudentPlus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (815 vs 91). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GradeSaver sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. StudentPlus asks for nothing beyond the download.

GradeSaver holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StudentPlus has 815 ratings behind it against 91, 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 16% of StudentPlus's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GradeSaver | StudentPlus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (91 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradesaver/id582726279/reviews)** | [1.7 (815 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentplus/id648335015/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 91 | **815** |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 15.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GradeSaver LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/582726286) | [Rediker Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/543969038) |

## What reviewers say

### GradeSaver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gradesaver/id582726279)

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.

**Highlights:** Harvard-edited study guides, Chapter-by-chapter summaries, Character and theme analysis, Historical context, Author biographies, Quizzes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClassicNote Monthly Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| ClassicNote Yearly Pass | $19.99 | per year |


### StudentPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studentplus/id648335015)

Access grades, scores, attendance, schedules, and homework on your mobile device. Stay updated with school announcements and alerts through a personalized calendar. This app fosters a stronger connection between students and their schools by providing essential academic information.

**Highlights:** Secure mobile access to grades and scores, View attendance and homework assignments, Access class schedules, Receive school announcements and alerts, Personalized combined calendar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Better than the New one
- 🙂 Pretty good
- 👍 VERY AWESOME!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not working
- ⏱️ Slow as a snail
- 🔑 Login Broken
- 🤯 Ruined my life
- 🤔 IT NEVER LOADS...

**Reported bugs**

- Please fix the bug where when you check your grades it is default set to second semester
- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Request timed out every time I try to go on
- School Name is Invalid

**Requested features**

- Please add a recent scores widget for iOS 14
- Please fix the bug where when you check your grades it is default set to second semester
- Should be able to save password so you don't need to keep typing it in when you click on the app
- Can you put the calculation of my GPA somewhere? That would really help in terms of how much more I need to work and what needs to be done


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GradeSaver free?

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

### Is StudentPlus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GradeSaver or StudentPlus?

GradeSaver is rated higher. GradeSaver averages 3.4 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while StudentPlus averages 1.7 from 815 ratings.

### Do GradeSaver or StudentPlus have ads?

Neither GradeSaver nor StudentPlus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GradeSaver or StudentPlus?

GradeSaver ships an update every 5 months, and StudentPlus every 5 months. Most recently, GradeSaver was updated on October 5, 2026 and StudentPlus on October 9, 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.*