Comparison

GradeStack vs Time Keeper

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

Head to head
About

GradeStack

This academic planner helps university and college students organize their terms, subjects, classes, and assessments. It offers real-time grade tracking, smart scheduling, and productivity tools to manage academic life. Premium features include advanced grade views, notifications, and calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Academic life planning (terms, subjects, assessments, classes)
  • Real-time grade tracking (WAM, GPA)
  • Customizable grading scales and modes
  • Smart scheduling with calendar view
  • Productivity gauges and progress graphs
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Premium features: notifications, calendar integration, data export
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GradeStack is the all-in-one academic planner designed to empower university and college students to master their academic journey with ease and precision. Organize your terms, subjects, assessments, classes, and more while staying on top of your grades and productivity. Key Features: - Plan Your Academic Life: Input term details (start/end dates), subjects (with credit points), assessments (weights, due dates, results), and classes (single or recurring) - Customize class types (lectures, tutorials, etc.), assign teachers, and set holidays that can automatically shift intersecting classes. - Real-Time Grade Tracking: Automatically calculate grades per subject, term, and overall, with support for Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and Grade Point Average (GPA). - Define custom grading scales, GPA systems, and exclude subjects or override grades as needed. - Stay Productive: View upcoming classes and assessments at a glance. Custom gauges display completed vs. remaining tasks, while graphs track your subject marks over time as assessments are completed. - Flexible Grading Modes: Toggle between ascending (start at 0%, build up) and descending (start at 100%, deduct) grading modes to see instant recalculations tailored to your preference. - Smart Scheduling: Configure single or repeating classes with custom recurrence rules. Assign class types and teachers (manually or from system contacts). Visualize your schedule in a Calendar view, with day or week timelines showing classes and assessments. - iCloud Sync: Seamlessly back up and sync your data between iOS and macOS devices for a unified experience. Premium Features: - Unlock WAM and GPA views, complete with dedicated widgets for quick access. - Import/export data to JSON files for easy backups or transfers. - Receive customizable notifications for classes and assessments, set globally or individually. - Integrate with your system calendar to export classes and their recurrences as events. GradeStack is the ultimate academic companion, helping you plan, track, and succeed with confidence. Download now and take control of your university journey!

About

Time Keeper

Features
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Time Keeper is your smart assistant for time management based on the time-blocking method. Divide your day into focused blocks, assign tasks, and boost your productivity. With Time Keeper you can: – Create and edit time blocks for work, rest, sports, and more; – Set reminders before each block starts; – View statistics to analyze your daily and weekly performance; – Use built-in calendar to plan and adjust your day; – Choose from templates for workdays, weekends, fitness, etc. Stay organized and in control - one block at a time.

Screenshots

GradeStack4 screens
Time Keeper3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Time Keeper at none against GradeStack's 1. Time Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. GradeStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Time Keeper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GradeStack versus Time Keeper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradeStackTime Keeper
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul TavitianEvghenii Novic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GradeStack

One-time1
  • GradeStack Premium$2.99
None

Time Keeper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GradeStack free?
GradeStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Time Keeper free?
Time Keeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GradeStack or Time Keeper have ads?
Neither GradeStack nor Time Keeper shows ads.

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