Now vs Grade Evaluator
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.
Grade Evaluator
Calculate the exact scores needed to achieve your target grade in any class. Supports various grading systems, including curves, and helps manage assignment deadlines with timely notifications.
- Calculate target scores
- Support for percent and point-based grading
- Account for grading curves
- Set assignment deadlines
- Receive deadline notifications
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Grade Evaluator lets you see exactly what scores you need to achieve your desired grade in a class. It allows both percent-based and point-based grading systems and can account for grading on a curve. You can also set deadlines for individual assignments and be notified when they're due.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Grade Evaluator at 5.0 against Now's 4.5. Now's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 1) 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grade Evaluator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Now has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Now ships an update weekly, Grade Evaluator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Now | Grade Evaluator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (35 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Noah Kim | Ji Hoon Lee |
Customer experience
Now
Grade Evaluator
In-app purchases
Now
No in-app purchases
Grade Evaluator
No in-app purchases









