Comparison

Now vs Grade Evaluator

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

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.

Highlights
  • Calculate target scores
  • Support for percent and point-based grading
  • Account for grading curves
  • Set assignment deadlines
  • Receive deadline notifications
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Now4 screens
Grade Evaluator3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Now ships an update weekly, Grade Evaluator monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Now versus Grade Evaluator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNowGrade Evaluator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoah KimJi Hoon Lee

Customer experience

Now

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

Grade Evaluator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Now

No in-app purchases

None

Grade Evaluator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Now free?
Now is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Grade Evaluator free?
Grade Evaluator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Now or Grade Evaluator?
Grade Evaluator is rated higher. Now averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Grade Evaluator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Now or Grade Evaluator have ads?
Neither Now nor Grade Evaluator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Now or Grade Evaluator?
Now ships an update weekly, and Grade Evaluator monthly. Most recently, Now was updated on September 12, 2026 and Grade Evaluator on September 10, 2026.

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