Comparison

EarthLink vs Pencil Grades

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EarthLink

Manage your EarthLink services, view and pay bills, and upgrade your internet or other features. Get instant support through chat and receive important account updates.

Highlights
  • Account management
  • Bill viewing and payment
  • Service upgrades
  • Live chat support
  • Account notifications
  • Secure login
Features
Read full description

Welcome to EarthLink Connect - your all-in-one portal to effortlessly manage your EarthLink account and services.  Getting Started is Effortless:   • Secure Login: Use your EarthLink email credentials to access your account with confidence.   • Multiple Accounts? No Problem: For checking different accounts, simply log out and re-login.   • Optimal Functionality: To experience all the app's features, select "Allow" when prompted for permissions.  Why Choose EarthLink Connect?   • Easy Management: With a user-friendly interface, easily access and manage your account details. Whether you're updating personal information or checking your billing, EarthLink Connect makes it simple.  • Bill Simplified: Never miss a due date again. View, manage, and make secure payments swiftly. Our seamless "bill pay" feature ensures clarity and ease.  • Upgrade Services: Want faster internet or added features? Upgrade your services with just a few taps. It's straightforward and hassle-free.  • Chat & Support: Need assistance? Connect with our support team directly through the chat feature. EarthLink's renowned support is now more accessible than ever.  • Stay Updated: EarthLink Connect provides instant notifications on account updates, ensuring you're always in the loop.  • Secure & Trustworthy: As part of the EarthLink family, this app maintains the highest standards of security, ensuring your personal and payment information remains confidential.  Join thousands of satisfied EarthLink users. With EarthLink Connect, account management is not just easy; it's a pleasure. Download now and experience the difference.

About

Pencil Grades

Features
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Pencil Grades is a focused reference and practice companion for graphite drawing — from 9H precision lines all the way to a velvety 9B. A clean grade chart, paired techniques and a simple session log on a single stage. No clutter, no popups, no upsells. KEY FEATURES • Complete 9H to 9B grade chart with darkness, hardness and tonal range • Each grade lists ideal use cases — drafting, underdrawing, portrait, expressive shading • Curated drawing techniques: parallel hatch, cross-hatch, stippling, smooth blend, scumble, sgraffito, frottage and more • Each technique paired with the grades that suit it best • Session log to track what you practiced, which grade you used and for how long • Italian-paper aesthetic with quiet typography — built to stay out of the way BUILT FOR PRACTICE Whether you are blocking in an architectural drawing, working a tonal portrait, or pushing a quick gesture sketch, Pencil Grades helps you pick the right pencil and the right mark. PRIVACY No tracking. No accounts. Your session log lives on your device.

Screenshots

EarthLink4 screens
Pencil Grades3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EarthLink at 15.6 against Pencil Grades's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EarthLink versus Pencil Grades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEarthLinkPencil Grades
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (154 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings154 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEarthLink LLCLinh Phan Nhat Khanh

Bugs and requests

EarthLink

Reported bugs

23 issues
  • App crashes on opening
  • Login issues
  • Credentials incorrect
  • Cannot register
  • Cannot create account
Show 18 more
  • Cannot change password
  • Verification code issues
  • App freezes
  • App unresponsive
  • App laggy
  • Email not delivered
  • Email app broken
  • App requires re-login
  • App screens poorly formatted
  • Text overlapping/disappearing
  • App size incorrect for device
  • Cannot access webmail
  • Service chat not working on iOS
  • App requires autopay
  • Router not arriving
  • Router not working
  • Internet shuts off at midnight
  • Cannot use microphone feature

Requested features

11 requests
  • Improve app design and usability
  • Fix app compatibility issues
  • Allow users to choose notification permissions
  • Retain user credentials after logging out
  • Improve customer support responsiveness and effectiveness
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  • Provide clear communication about product changes
  • Fix email app functionality
  • Return to previous app version that worked well
  • Allow users to link to autofill passwords
  • Fix app size for different devices
  • Allow users to access webmail through the app

Pencil Grades

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

EarthLink

No in-app purchases

None

Pencil Grades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EarthLink free?
EarthLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil Grades free?
Pencil Grades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EarthLink or Pencil Grades have ads?
Neither EarthLink nor Pencil Grades shows ads.

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