GradeDash vs GradeCalc
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GradeDash
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GradeDash - Grades Viewed at a Glance Transform your grade tracking experience with GradeDash, the ultimate student companion for accessing and managing your HAC (Home Access Center) grades right from your iPhone. (Currently only supports RRISD, with support for more districts in the future) Key Features: Secure & Instant Access Connect directly to your HAC student portal with bank-level security. Your credentials are stored securely on your device and protected with Face ID/Touch ID authentication. Beautiful Grade Overview View all your classes and grades in a clean, intuitive interface. See your current averages, assignments, and grade trends at a glance. Multi-Period Support Seamlessly switch between different marking periods and semesters to track your academic progress over time. Smart Class Management Rename classes for clarity, hide completed courses, and reorder your class list to match your preferences. Assignment Details Dive deep into individual assignments with detailed breakdowns including due dates, categories, points earned, and teacher notes. Free What-If Mode Simulate grade scenarios by adding hypothetical assignments to see how they would affect your overall grade. Free Automatic GPA Calculator Track both weighted and unweighted GPAs with customizable settings for different class types and point scales. Background Refresh Stay up-to-date with automatic grade refreshes in the background, so you're always informed of new assignments and updated scores. Premium Features: Custom Color Themes Personalize your experience with custom color schemes and category-specific assignment colors. Grade Change Notifications Get notified instantly when your grades are updated with new assignments or score changes. Priority Support Receive premium customer support and early access to new features. Why Choose GradeDash? Privacy First Your login credentials never leave your device. All authentication happens locally with industry-standard security. Lightning Fast Optimized performance ensures quick loading times and smooth navigation between classes and assignments - faster than the competition (including the HAC grade portal website). Student-Focused Design Built specifically for students by understanding real academic needs and workflows. Always Improving Regular updates with new features based on student feedback and academic requirements. Getting Started: Simply enter your HAC credentials once, and GradeDash handles the rest. Your information is encrypted and stored securely on your device. Use Face ID or Touch ID for quick access on future launches. Perfect for: - High school students using HAC systems - Students who want quick grade access - Anyone seeking better academic organization - Users who value privacy and security Compatible with Round Rock ISD currently, other HAC districts will be coming soon. Download GradeDash today and take control of your academic success with the most intuitive grade tracking app available. Disclosures: GradeDash is an independent third-party app not affiliated with or endorsed by PowerSchool LLC, RRISD, or their affiliates. Home Access Center™ is a trademark of PowerSchool. License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
GradeCalc
Easily track your academic performance, calculate your GPA, and determine the exact scores needed on future assignments or exams to achieve your target grades. Explore 'what-if' scenarios and manage all your courses in one organized place.
- Calculate GPA and final scores
- Track weighted grades by category
- Determine needed scores for target grades
- Simulate 'what-if' scenarios
- Manage all courses in one place
- Export grade reports (PDF/CSV)
- Private, no account required
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Know where you stand in every course. GradeCalc turns your grades into the one number that matters and the exact score you need next. THE ANSWER FIRST Every course card leads with the verdict: the exact score on the final that keeps your target, written in red. A grade ledger shows what is already banked, what was dropped, and what is still in play, with a points-to-spare chip that says how much you can still lose and make it. WEIGHTED GRADES Set up categories like Homework, Quizzes, and Midterms with the weight each carries, log your scores, and watch your real course grade update instantly. WHAT YOU NEED ON THE FINAL Tell GradeCalc your target and it solves the exact score you need on the final exam. It is honest at the edges too: when the target is already secured, or out of reach, it says so. SEMESTER AND CUMULATIVE GPA See your semester GPA and your cumulative GPA across every term, with a per-term trend. Pick the scale your school uses: US plus/minus on 4.0, the 4.3 A+ scale, whole letters, or a credit-weighted percentage. WHAT-IF SCENARIOS Try any score on the final and watch your projected course grade, letter, and semester GPA move in real time. GRADE LAB Preview what happens if a teacher drops your lowest score, replaces a grade after a retake, or asks you to recover across several assignments. Every preview leaves your saved grades untouched. TRACK EVERY COURSE Keep all of your courses in one place, each with its own categories, target grade, and credits. EXPORT Share a semester report PDF or a CSV of every grade straight from the share sheet, ready to print or keep. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, no cloud, no tracking. Everything you enter stays on your iPhone. FREE AND PRO Free tracks one course with its weighted grade and the final-score solver. Every Pro option unlocks all of your courses, semester and cumulative GPA, what-if scenarios, Grade Lab, and PDF and CSV export. Choose a monthly or yearly subscription, or pay once for Lifetime access. The current price is shown in the app before you buy. GradeCalc Pro is offered as a monthly subscription, a yearly subscription, or a one time Lifetime purchase. The current price is shown in the app before you buy, and prices can change at any time and vary by country. Pro subscriptions renew automatically until cancelled. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Cancel anytime in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions; cancellation applies at the end of the current period. Terms: Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: GradeCalc at none against GradeDash's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. GradeDash sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and GradeCalc sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GradeDash against 5.0 for GradeCalc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | GradeDash | GradeCalc |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vivek Saraf | InnovaLabWorks |
In-app purchases
GradeDash
- One Year of Premium$4.991 Year
GradeCalc
- Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
- Pro Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
- GradeCalc Lifetime$49.99









