GradeStack vs ZoneBlock
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!
ZoneBlock
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Stop relying on willpower. ZoneBlock automatically blocks distracting apps and websites the moment you arrive at work, school, the gym or anywhere you want to focus. HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a zone on the map - office, library, gym, home desk. 2. Choose the apps, app categories and websites to block. 3. Optionally limit the zone to certain days and hours. 4. Walk in - distractions are blocked. Walk out - they're back. LOCATION-BASED BLOCKING - Set a custom radius for each zone (50 m to 1 km) - Block mode: block selected apps inside the zone - Allow Only mode: only selected apps are available inside the zone - Works in the background, even when the app is closed WEBSITE BLOCKING Block distracting websites in Safari and other browsers while you're in a zone. Add any domain or pick from presets: - Social media - Video streaming - News - Shopping - Gaming SCHEDULES Make a zone active only when you need it - for example, weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Outside the schedule, nothing is blocked. BUILT-IN COMMITMENT - Active zones can't be edited, so you can't quietly bypass your own rules - Turning off or deleting a zone takes effect after 3 hours, with a live countdown - Changed your mind? Cancel the pending change anytime - Need it right now? Use Immediate Action for a one-time purchase STRAIGHT MODE Instant focus without a location. Pick the apps to block and turn it on with one tap from the home screen. Turning it off follows the same 3-hour delay. DRIVING MODE (Premium) Automatically blocks distracting apps while you drive. Music and navigation stay available. MEETING FOCUS (Premium) Blocks distractions during your calendar meetings automatically. INSIGHTS Track zones entered, apps blocked and your focus streak. Premium unlocks detailed charts and analytics. FREE VS PREMIUM Free: 1 zone, app and website blocking, schedules, Straight Mode. Premium: unlimited zones, Driving Mode, Meeting Focus, advanced insights. Monthly and yearly plans with a 7-day free trial. PRIVACY FIRST - Everything stays on your device - No accounts, no tracking, no analytics - App and website blocking use Apple's Screen Time framework - Your location is never sent anywhere PERFECT FOR - Students who need distraction-free study time - Professionals who want deep work at the office - Anyone building healthier phone habits Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your App Store account settings. Terms: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/terms.html Privacy: https://zone-block-web.vercel.app/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
GradeStack and ZoneBlock are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 ZoneBlock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GradeStack | ZoneBlock |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Tavitian | Pavlo Hurkovskyi |
In-app purchases
GradeStack
- GradeStack Premium$2.99
ZoneBlock
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- Premium Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Immediate Action$0.99









