Comparison

Faster vs GradelyPro

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

Head to head
About

Faster

Features
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Stay ahead of every deadline. Know exactly where you stand. Faster connects to your Canvas LMS account and brings all your assignments, grades, and deadlines into one clean, focused app — then uses AI to help you work smarter. Smart Prioritization Not all assignments are created equal. Faster's AI ranks your upcoming work by urgency, grade weight, and estimated effort so you always know what to tackle first. Grade Tracking & GPA See your cumulative GPA, course-by-course grades, and grade health at a glance. Use the What-If Calculator to see how future scores would impact your grade — and find out exactly what you need on remaining work to hit your target. AI Assignment Summaries Get a quick, plain-language breakdown of what each assignment is asking, so you spend less time deciphering and more time doing. Time Estimates Faster estimates how long each assignment will take based on type, points, and your past work. Plan your week with confidence. Morning Briefing Start each day with a personalized summary of what's due today, what's coming tomorrow, and what needs your attention — delivered right to your notifications. Smart Reminders AI-timed alerts that notify you at the right moment based on assignment complexity and deadlines — not just arbitrary countdowns. Everything Else You'd Expect Syncs directly with Canvas via secure OAuth Support for multiple Canvas accounts Due-soon, grade change, and new assignment notifications Assignment auto-categorization (Essay, Quiz, Lab, Project, and more) AI-generated checklists to break down complex assignments Course color customization and favorites Submission streak calendar Works with any school that uses Canvas LMS Faster keeps your Canvas credentials stored securely in your device's Keychain and never sells your data. See our privacy policy for full details. Questions or feedback? Reach us at sina@sinamatian.com

About

GradelyPro

This app provides a streamlined view of your school's Canvas grades, assignments, and GPA. It offers features to track progress, set study reminders, and simulate grade changes to help you achieve your academic goals.

Highlights
  • Consolidated course and grade view
  • Automatic GPA calculation
  • Assignment due date calendar
  • Color-coded grade alerts
  • Grade projection and 'what-if' scenarios
  • Study reminders
Features
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Gradely connects to your school's Canvas account and turns your grades into something you can actually use. See every class, every assignment, and where you really stand — without digging through Canvas. FREE • All your courses and grades in one place • Your GPA, calculated for you • A calendar of everything that's due • Color-coded grades so you spot problems early • Challenges that unlock themes as you keep your grades up GRADELYPRO+ • What-If: change any score and see what happens to your grade • Find the exact score you need on the final to hit the grade you want • GPA projections and term breakdowns • Study reminders • Every theme, app icon and background HOW IT WORKS You create an access key inside your own Canvas account and paste it into Gradely. We never ask for your Canvas password. Your data is encrypted and only ever used to show you your own grades. GradelyPro+ is $1.99 per month and renews automatically. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Grades and projections are estimates based on your Canvas data. Your school's gradebook is always the official record. Gradely is an independent app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instructure or Canvas LMS. Terms of Use: https://www.gradelypro.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.gradelypro.com/privacy

Screenshots

Faster4 screens
GradelyPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Faster at none against GradelyPro's 1. GradelyPro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GradelyPro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Faster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faster ships an update every 2 months, GradelyPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Faster versus GradelyPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasterGradelyPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB108 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSIna MatianMiles Nutt

In-app purchases

None

Faster

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GradelyPro

Subscriptions1
  • Gradely Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Faster free?
Faster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GradelyPro free?
GradelyPro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Faster or GradelyPro have ads?
Neither Faster nor GradelyPro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faster or GradelyPro?
Faster ships an update every 2 months, and GradelyPro every 2 days. Most recently, Faster was updated on September 29, 2026 and GradelyPro on September 26, 2026.

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