Cap'n Course vs GapTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Cap'n Course
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Cap'n Course was created with the college student in mind. When it comes down to planning your upcoming semester's class schedule, you already know the process is going to be time consuming. Questions you ask yourself: Which classes am I looking to take? How many subsections are available to choose from for each class? If I choose a certain time for one class, will it fit the schedule I am trying to create or does it conflict with another class? If there is a conflict, would alternative subsections to choose from fit my schedule? You generally end up with a whole lot of trial and error before even ending up with a single schedule that potentially works. Well, let Cap'n Course assist you with creating conflict-free, potential schedules for your upcoming semester. A few simple steps: Manually add information for classes you would potentially have for a schedule, set optional time parameters for your schedule, and then hit the run button to see the list(s) and chart(s) of conflict-free, potential schedules. Cap'n Course's powerful algorithm does all the heavy lifting in coming up with the schedules. Say goodbye to trial and error.
GapTracker
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GapTracker is your all-in-one study companion. Track how ready you are for every exam, plan your assignments, and watch your GPA climb โ all in one place. SEE YOUR SEMESTER AT A GLANCE A single dashboard shows your GPA, overall readiness, your next deadline and next exam, and exactly what to study today. IMPORT FROM MOODLE OR CANVAS Connect your school's Moodle or Canvas and GapTracker pulls in your courses, assignments, and due dates automatically โ so your planner is always up to date. It's a direct, private connection between your device and your school: no password sharing, no GapTracker account, and no server in between. PLAN YOUR ASSIGNMENTS Add every assignment with its due date, grade weight, and estimated time. Break the big ones into subtasks, see what's due today, this week, and overdue, and knock them out with a built-in focus timer. KNOW YOUR READINESS Import a syllabus (PDF or a photo) or add courses by hand, then rate each topic. GapTracker weighs them by credit hours and exam urgency into one honest readiness score per course and overall. Critical Gaps ranks your weakest, most urgent topics first and tells you the best next step. TRACK YOUR GPA & DEGREE See your current GPA from passed courses, set a target grade in each course to project where you'll land, and add past-semester courses so it's complete. Watch how much of your degree you've finished. STUDY WITH MOMENTUM Run a focus timer on any topic or assignment, log your sessions, and build a streak. Follow live sessions on the Lock Screen, track progress from the Home Screen widget, and see your best study days in Insights. FINISH STRONG When a course is done, enter your grade and it moves to Passed automatically โ and your GPA updates. EVERYTHING ON YOUR DEVICE Your courses, assignments, and notes stay on your iPhone, with optional iCloud sync across your devices. Now available in 9 languages โ English, Hebrew, Arabic, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Turkish. Stop guessing. Open GapTracker and take control of your semester.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GapTracker at 4 against Cap'n Course's 2. Cap'n Course's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cap'n Course | GapTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 18.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cap'n Course | Ehab Marrid |
In-app purchases
Cap'n Course
No in-app purchases
GapTracker
No in-app purchases
Questions
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