Comparison

Now vs Gradepoint for grades

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

Head to head
About

Now

This app helps students manage their academic information by predicting future GPAs and displaying lunch menus. It processes data on-device for enhanced security and works without a VPN.

Highlights
  • GPA Predictor
  • On-device data processing
  • Lunch menu display (Frisco ISD only)
  • HAC data organization
  • Resource finder
  • No VPN required
Features
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Now is the time to switch gears and connect like never before with Now. All features will be free to use for all. Features: GPA Predictor Automatically see what your GPA will be in the future once your current grades are entered. No VPN Needed! This app works without a VPN, making it even more convenient to use! On-Device Processing All data, retrieved directly from HAC and Frisco servers, is now processed on your device, providing greater security and control. HAC Information: Supported districts use HAC for students to access information such as courses, grades, GPA, and more. Now fetches and presents that data in an organized format. Additionally tools such as: Find Resources, and To Have A, uplift the experience you receive within our app. Lunch Menu: Wondering what’s for lunch today? No problem! This feature shows you the day’s lunch menu directly. (*Frisco ISD only) Not all districts support all functionalities. Many more features are coming soon! If you find any bugs or have feature suggestions, please feel free to email us at now.official.app@gmail.com. Now is an independent app and is not associated with or endorsed by the supported districts or PowerSchool LLC. While we strive to provide accurate and timely information, all content related to the supported districts is sourced from publicly available channels. All trademarks and logos associated with the supported districts and PowerSchool LLC are the property of their respective owners.

About

Gradepoint for grades

Easily calculate your GPA and predict how assignments will affect your overall score. This academic assistant helps you manage performance by importing grades, scanning them with your camera, and running 'what-if' scenarios.

Highlights
  • GPA calculation
  • Grade prediction
  • Import grades from Genesis
  • Camera grade scanning
  • What-if scenario testing
  • Real-time GPA tracking
Features
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Have you ever found yourself manually calculating your grade before a big test or final? Or maybe you’re trying to figure out your GPA before the semester ends, wondering which assignments are holding you back? Don't worry, GradePoint has got your back! GradePoint is more than just a grade calculator—it’s your academic management assistant. With features like adding temporary grades to predict how a test or assignment will impact your overall score, importing grades directly from Genesis (commonly used in NJ), or even scanning your grades with your camera, GradePoint makes managing your academic performance effortless. Whether you're pinpointing which assignments are hurting your grade, testing "what-if" scenarios, or tracking your GPA in real time, GradePoint takes the guesswork out of the equation. Say goodbye to tedious calculations. GradePoint does the work for you so you can focus on achieving your true academic goals!

Screenshots

Now4 screens
Gradepoint for grades4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gradepoint for grades at 100% against Now's 77%. Now's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Now has 35 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of Now's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gradepoint for grades's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now ships an update weekly, Gradepoint for grades monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Now versus Gradepoint for grades: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowGradepoint for grades
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better4.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah KimMayank Tiku

Customer experience

Now

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

Gradepoint for grades

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Now

No in-app purchases

None

Gradepoint for grades

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gradepoint for grades free?
Gradepoint for grades is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Now or Gradepoint for grades?
Now is rated higher. Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Gradepoint for grades averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Now or Gradepoint for grades have ads?
Neither Now nor Gradepoint for grades shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Now or Gradepoint for grades?
Now ships an update weekly, and Gradepoint for grades monthly. Most recently, Now was updated on November 4, 2026 and Gradepoint for grades on November 8, 2026.

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