GradeStack vs JamJars
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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!
JamJars
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JamJars helps you organise your money into simple “jars” so you can save, invest, and pay off debt with total clarity. Most people have one account and multiple goals. JamJars gives each goal its own space—so you always know exactly where you stand. Track every kind of money properly Not all money works the same. Savings go up, debt goes down, crypto is measured in tokens—not pounds. JamJars handles it for you: • Cash savings (any currency) • Debt — mortgages, credit cards, loans • Stocks, ETFs, investment accounts • Crypto portfolios (track in tokens) • Precious metals (by weight) • Real estate Set targets, track progress, and log every transaction with notes—no spreadsheets, no clutter. Savings challenges Take on the 52-Week Challenge or a No-Buy Year. JamJars shows you what to save this week and whether you're ahead or behind. Save together Share jars with a partner, family, or friends. Every update syncs instantly—perfect for couples or shared goals. Stay organised Group jars into baskets, pin your most important ones, and keep a full history of every transaction. Why JamJars • Clear progress for every goal • Built for real-life money (not just budgets) • Simple, fast, and intuitive Free to start Create as many jars as you want for free. Upgrade for savings forecasts, full history, customisation, shared jars, and more. Download JamJars and see the full picture of your money. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GradeStack at every 2 weeks against JamJars's every 6 months. GradeStack also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. GradeStack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and JamJars sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GradeStack ships an update every 2 weeks, JamJars every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GradeStack | JamJars |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Tavitian | JAMAL MULLA |
In-app purchases
GradeStack
- GradeStack Premium$2.99
JamJars
- Premium - 1 Month3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium - 1 Year$24.991 Year









