MarkTrace vs VHS Grades
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MarkTrace
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MarkTrace is a straightforward, student-friendly app designed to make grade tracking effortless. Instead of sifting through scattered papers or portals, students can quickly input the marks they receive from their teachers and see their updated overall grade in each course With clean visuals and an easy workflow, MarkTrace keeps everything organized in one place—no extra features, no unnecessary complexity. Just accurate grade tracking that helps you stay informed and confident throughout the semester. Perfect for: Students who want a clear view of their academic standing Tracking marks from multiple courses Anyone who prefers a simple, uncluttered grade tracker Stay organized and understand your progress with MarkTrace
VHS Grades
This app provides students with a simple and organized way to view their grades, GPA, and attendance. It offers a clean interface for tracking academic progress and class trends, requiring a school account for access.
- View grades in easy-to-read format
- Track GPA and academic performance
- Monitor attendance and absences
- See class progress and grade trends
- Fast and secure sign-in
- Student-friendly design
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VHS Grades: Your grades, always up to date. Built specifically for Vacaville High School, VHS Grades helps you stay informed, organized, and motivated. Connect your Aeries account once, and your grades sync in the background, so you always know where you stand. STAY AHEAD, NOT SURPRISED • Smart Notifications: Stay informed when grades change, test scores post, assignments are marked missing, or your GPA and attendance update. • Live Activities: See your current class and a countdown to the bell on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. • Grade & Class History: Follow your progress with clear charts that show how your grades change over time. • VHS Labs: Try new remarkable beta features and explore what’s next for VHS Grades. • What Changed: See exactly what changed in each class and how it affected your grade. KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT • VHS AI: Get private, on-device class summaries that explain your grades and help you decide what to focus on. • Refined Calculators: Calculate your GPA, explore what-if scores, plan retakes, set grade goals, and find out what you need on your final. EVERYWHERE YOU ARE • Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets put your grades at a glance. • The Apple Watch app makes checking in quick and easy. • Parent accounts let you invite a parent or guardian to follow your progress with read-only access. OPTIONAL SUPPORT, EXTRA PERKS VHS Grades stays free. Optional one-time support purchases unlock Premium perks: a Premium badge, priority admin messages, beta-program access, and an optional Instagram thank-you follow. Premium also covers linked family accounts. There is no recurring subscription. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Sign in with Apple or Google. • Stay in control of your data, with options to clear it or delete your account anytime. From your first assignment to your final exam, VHS Grades helps you keep track of your progress and plan your next step. Thank you for using VHS Grades!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MarkTrace at none against VHS Grades's 3. MarkTrace also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). VHS Grades's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. VHS Grades sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MarkTrace asks for nothing beyond the download.
MarkTrace ships an update daily, VHS Grades weekly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.
| Parameter | MarkTrace | VHS Grades |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STEFAN BALTA | Andrew Taylor |
In-app purchases
MarkTrace
No in-app purchases
VHS Grades
- Small Support$1.99
- Medium Support$4.99
- Large Support$9.99
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