Comparison

GradApp. vs Skooper

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

Head to head
About

GradApp.

Features
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GradApp is your graduate school advisor. Upload your CV, and GradApp reads the whole thing, not just keywords, then matches you with professors whose research interests genuinely overlap with your work. Every match shows the proof: a line from your CV next to a real paper of theirs, so you know exactly why it's a fit. WHY GRADAPP β€’ Research interest matching: We match faculty by what they actually publish and are working on at their labs, then explain each match with evidence. No more guessing who to email. β€’ Requirements, country by country: GPA, tests, and deadlines for every school, clearly laid out for the US, UK, Canada, Europe, and beyond. β€’ Scholarships you can actually apply for: Funding matched to your profile, with eligibility and how to apply. β€’ One-tap outreach: Draft a thoughtful email to a professor, grounded in their real papers β€” ready to personalize and send. β€’ Track everything (application management): Every application, deadline, and task in one place, so nothing slips. β€’ CV tools: Polish your CV and export a clean PDF. β€’ Built-in advisor: Ask questions and get guidance at any step. NEW TO ALL THIS? You don't need a finished CV or a chosen country to begin. GradApp helps you figure out where to apply, what you need, and who to reach, at your pace. HOW IT WORKS 1. Upload your CV. 2. Pick where you want to apply. 3. Get your matched professors, ranked, with the evidence behind each one. 4. Save your shortlist, draft outreach, and track every deadline through to submission, and manage all your applications on GradApp. GradApp is for anyone applying to a master's or PhD who wants a clearer, faster, more honest path to the right program, wherever in the world they're headed.

About

Skooper

Features
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Skooper is where academic research connections happen. Whether you're a student looking for a supervisor, a postdoc searching for your next position, or a PI building your lab, Skooper matches you with the right people by research field, not by who you already know. How it works: - Tell us where you are in your research journey (PI, postdoc, Master's/PhD, or undergrad) and your research interests. - Get a personal Match Score with supervisors, labs and opportunities that genuinely fit your field. - Browse research labs and open positions, and express interest in one tap. - Connect safely: you approve every connection, and chat opens only when both sides agree. Why Skooper: - Field-based matching that understands your research. - Verified researchers: institutional-email and ORCID-checked profiles. - Private by default: nothing is visible until you're ready, and you approve every request. - Notifications the moment a supervisor wants to connect or a strong match comes in. Skooper is built for the academic world: honest, respectful, and focused on finding the right research fit.

Screenshots

GradApp.4 screens
Skooper4 screens

Verdict

The call

GradApp. and Skooper are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
GradApp. versus Skooper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGradApp.Skooper
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size35 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperDaniel OwusuEinat Edelstein

In-app purchases

None

GradApp.

No in-app purchases

None

Skooper

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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