Comparison

GradeStack vs Counter Tracker Pro

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

Counter Tracker Pro

Easily track activities with a simple one-tap counter and timer. Set goals, view history, and monitor progress at a glance. Ideal for habits, reps, or any timed activity.

Highlights
  • One-tap counting
  • Customizable goals
  • Activity history
  • Fast and private tracking
  • Countdown timers
  • Progress visualization
Features
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1. Simple counter & timer — one-tap counting, goals, and history. 2. Fast, private counting — track reps, habits, and timers with a single tap. 3. Count, time, complete — quick +/– buttons, countdowns, and progress at a glance.

Screenshots

GradeStack4 screens
Counter Tracker Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Counter Tracker Pro at none against GradeStack's 1. Counter Tracker Pro also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Counter Tracker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GradeStack against 5.0 for Counter Tracker Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GradeStack versus Counter Tracker Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradeStackCounter Tracker Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaul TavitianPROFOUND AI SOLUTIONS LLC

Customer experience

GradeStack

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Counter Tracker Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

GradeStack

One-time1
  • GradeStack Premium$2.99
None

Counter Tracker Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GradeStack free?
GradeStack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Counter Tracker Pro free?
Counter Tracker Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GradeStack or Counter Tracker Pro?
GradeStack and Counter Tracker Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do GradeStack or Counter Tracker Pro have ads?
Neither GradeStack nor Counter Tracker Pro shows ads.

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