Now vs Gradexis
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPA Predictor
- On-device data processing
- Lunch menu display (Frisco ISD only)
- HAC data organization
- Resource finder
- No VPN required
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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.
Gradexis
This application retrieves your academic data from HAC and presents it in a user-friendly format. It aims to make understanding your grades and progress more accessible.
- HAC data retrieval
- Readable grade display
- Progress tracking
- User-friendly interface
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This app fetches your data from HAC and displays in a more readable manner.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Now at 4.5 against Gradexis's 3.4. Now also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and device support. Gradexis's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Now holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Now's written reviews are positive against 50% of Gradexis's.
| Parameter | Now | Gradexis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (35 ratings) — better | 3.4 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | — |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noah Kim | Sankalp Prashanth |
Customer experience
Now
Gradexis
In-app purchases
Now
No in-app purchases
Gradexis
No in-app purchases
