Comparison

GradeView vs GradFax

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

Head to head
About

GradeView

This app provides real grade distributions for university courses and professors, sourced from official records. Make informed decisions about course registration by comparing professors and spotting grading trends before you enroll.

Highlights
  • Real grade distributions
  • Professor comparison
  • Identify grading trends
  • Data from university records
  • Smarter course registration
  • Supports 28+ universities
Features
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Stop guessing. Start choosing with data. GradeView shows you real grade distributions for courses and professors — pulled directly from official university records. See exactly how many students received A, B, C, D, or F in any class, broken down by semester and professor (where available). Know before you register: • Compare professors teaching the same course side by side • See which professors grade easier — and which ones tank GPAs • Spot grading trends across multiple semesters • Find courses fast with school-specific department and course suggestions • Make smarter decisions before registration closes Real data. Not opinions. There is a difference between "this professor is tough" and "this professor gave C's or lower to 61% of a Calc II class." Now you know. All grade distribution data is sourced from public university records. We display it as-is — straight from the source. Coverage: Over 130 universities. Pricing: Three free searches per rolling 30 days. GradeView Pro unlocks unlimited searches; current pricing is shown in the app. Data is provided for informational purposes only. GradeView is not affiliated with any university. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

GradFax

Features
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Stop guessing. Start knowing. GradFax gives you verified government data on nearly 6,000 colleges and universities, all in one place. No paid rankings. No university marketing spin. Just the facts you need to make one of the biggest decisions of your life. Every number you see is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard), so you know it is real. SEARCH SMARTER Type what you actually care about. "Small schools in California with strong nursing programs" or "big football schools under $30K." Our smart search understands what you mean and finds schools that match, not just schools that paid to show up first. FAX CHECK GUIDES Every school profile comes loaded with verified stats: tuition, graduation rates, student debt, earnings after graduation, campus size, demographics, and more. Each data point links back to its government source so you can verify it yourself. COMPARE SCHOOLS SIDE BY SIDE Stop flipping between tabs. Pull up two or more schools and compare them across dozens of data points. See exactly where each school wins and where it falls short. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Build your college list as you go. Save schools, organize your picks, and come back anytime. Your list stays with you. APPLICATION CHECKLISTS Track deadlines, requirements, essays, and documents for every school on your list. Never miss a step in the application process. STUDENT ACTIVITY TRACKER Log your extracurriculars, volunteer hours, test scores, and achievements. Keep everything in one place so you are ready when application season hits. WORKS OFFLINE Downloaded school data stays cached on your device. Browse your saved schools and checklists even without internet. PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Get reminders for upcoming deadlines, new schools that match your preferences, and important updates so nothing slips through the cracks. WHY GRADFAX? Other college search tools take money from schools to boost their rankings. We do not. GradFax exists to serve students, not universities. Every feature is built to give you an unfair advantage in your college search. Founded by Josh, a first-gen college grad who learned the hard way that most "college advice" is marketing. GradFax is the tool he wishes he had. Go Fax Yourself. Get the facts before you apply. Download free. Start searching today.

Screenshots

GradeView4 screens
GradFax4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GradFax at none against GradeView's 2. GradFax also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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. GradeView sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. GradFax asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GradeView ships an update every 9 days, GradFax every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
GradeView versus GradFax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradeViewGradFax
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGradeview LLCJosh Freedman

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GradeView

Subscriptions2
  • GradeView Pro$4.991 Month
  • GradeView Pro (Annual)$24.991 Year
None

GradFax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GradeView free?
GradeView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GradFax free?
GradFax is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GradeView or GradFax have ads?
Neither GradeView nor GradFax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GradeView or GradFax?
GradeView ships an update every 9 days, and GradFax every 4 days. Most recently, GradeView was updated on October 13, 2026 and GradFax on October 8, 2026.

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