Comparison

Simple Gradebook vs GradeMaster for Teachers

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

Head to head
About

Simple Gradebook

Features
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Simple Gradebook is a simple app to track and calculate your grades. Simply enter your Courses and Assessments, and Gradebook will calculate your current average in your Course and Term. Gradebook supports: • Assessments with individual weights e.g. "My Midterm exam is worth 10% of my final grade." • Assessments with multiple sub-assessments e.g. "There are 10 assignments. Combined they are worth 10% of my final grade." • Courses with a number of credit units • Pass/fail Courses I created Gradebook when I was in school to track my grades. Before that I was using a spreadsheet to do my calculations. I hope you enjoy using Gradebook. Please leave a review If you have suggestions for improvement! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GradeMaster for Teachers

Features
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GradeMaster for Teachers is a fast, simple, offline-friendly grade calculator designed to make grading quicker and less repetitive. Enter the total points, choose the number correct, and instantly see the percentage, letter grade, and a full Grade Chart showing every possible score. Designed specifically for mobile devices, GradeMaster focuses on speed, clarity, and ease of use - whether you're grading quizzes at your desk or checking assignments on your phone between classes. Features include: • Instant percentage and letter grade calculation • Full Grade Chart showing every possible score • Fast score entry with direct input and + / āˆ’ controls • Custom A–F grade scales • Expand Chart mode for a larger grading view • Portrait and landscape layouts • Light mode, dark mode, and automatic system appearance • Saved grading preferences and default point settings • Multiple rounding options • Offline-friendly performance • No account required GradeMaster does not store student data. Your grading preferences are stored locally on your device, and grade calculations are not sent to GradeMaster or stored on an external server. Designed by a busy teacher for busy teachers who just want grading to be faster.

Screenshots

Simple Gradebook4 screens
GradeMaster for Teachers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GradeMaster for Teachers at none against Simple Gradebook's 1. Simple Gradebook's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Simple Gradebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GradeMaster for Teachers asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simple Gradebook ships an update every 4 days, GradeMaster for Teachers weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Simple Gradebook versus GradeMaster for Teachers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimple GradebookGradeMaster for Teachers
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJory CooperDaniel White

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Simple Gradebook

One-time1
  • Gradebook Premium$12.99
None

GradeMaster for Teachers

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simple Gradebook free?
Simple Gradebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GradeMaster for Teachers free?
GradeMaster for Teachers is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simple Gradebook or GradeMaster for Teachers have ads?
Neither Simple Gradebook nor GradeMaster for Teachers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simple Gradebook or GradeMaster for Teachers?
Simple Gradebook ships an update every 4 days, and GradeMaster for Teachers weekly. Most recently, Simple Gradebook was updated on October 25, 2026 and GradeMaster for Teachers on October 24, 2026.

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