Comparison

GradePilot vs CourseMate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GradePilot

Features
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GradePilot – Know Exactly What You Need to Score Stop guessing your GPA. See exactly what you need to score to hit your target — before it's too late. Whether you're aiming for a 4.0, trying to make Dean's List, or just need to pass, GradePilot is the GPA tracker and grade calculator built for college and university students. Track Your Courses - Add courses and assignments with credit weightings - Lock confirmed grades and see your live GPA instantly - Instant Safe / At Risk indicators across every class - Know exactly what's helping you — and what's holding you back Forecast Your Final GPA (Pro) - Project your cumulative GPA in real time - What-if calculator: see exactly what you need to score - Minimum-to-pass planning for every remaining assignment - Custom risk thresholds and advanced performance trends - Export professional PDF reports for your records Revise Smarter with Flashcards - Create unlimited decks with active recall - Again / Good / Easy rating system - Track streaks and study progress - Turn revision into real grade improvements Insight of the Week Intelligent prompts based on your actual performance — stay ahead when you're doing well, recover faster when you're not. Built for College Students 4.0. Dean's List. Passing. Whatever your target — GradePilot shows you exactly how to get there. Upgrade to GradePilot Pro to unlock GPA projections, what-if planning, and deeper insights. Take control of your grades — one class at a time. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CourseMate

Features
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YOUR DEGREE, IN FOCUS. CourseMate helps university students understand where they stand, what they need next and how their results could shape their final degree. Keep your modules, marks, targets and important dates together in one simple place. KNOW WHERE YOU STAND See your current degree estimate based on the results, year weightings and course structure you enter. CourseMate turns your academic progress into a clear overview that's easy to understand. SEE WHAT YOU NEED Working towards a First, 2:1 or another target? CourseMate calculates the average you need across your remaining counted work, so you can see exactly what you're aiming for. PLAN DIFFERENT SCENARIOS Wondering what would happen if you averaged 65%, 70% or 75% from here? Test different scenarios and instantly see how they could affect your projected degree result. TRACK MODULES AND MARKS Keep your academic progress organised: • Add modules across different study years • Record module credits and assessment results • Track how much of each module has been marked • Keep previous results alongside your current modules KEEP IMPORTANT DATES TOGETHER Stay on top of university life with CourseMate's built-in calendar: • Coursework deadlines • Exams • Group meetings • University events and other important dates Mark events as completed when they're done and keep your active schedule focused on what's coming next. BUILT AROUND YOUR DEGREE Every degree is different. CourseMate lets you customise: • Study years • Degree weightings • Placement years • Which years count towards your final result • Your target degree grade PRIVATE BY DESIGN No CourseMate account is required. Your academic data is stored on your device, with iCloud sync available across your iPhone and iPad. IMPORTANT CourseMate is an independent student planning tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any university. Calculations and projections are estimates based on the information you enter. Official marks, degree classifications and academic regulations are determined by your university.

Screenshots

GradePilot4 screens
CourseMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CourseMate at none against GradePilot's 3. CourseMate also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. GradePilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. CourseMate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
GradePilot versus CourseMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradePilotCourseMate
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJosh BradleyJoshua Rout

In-app purchases

3 purchases

GradePilot

Subscriptions2
  • GradePilot Pro – Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GradePilot Pro Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlock 1 Extra Deck Slot$0.99
None

CourseMate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GradePilot free?
GradePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CourseMate free?
CourseMate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GradePilot or CourseMate have ads?
Neither GradePilot nor CourseMate shows ads.

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