# Graded vs Beacon

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beacon at every 2 days against Graded's weekly. Beacon also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.1). Graded's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Graded sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Beacon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Graded against 5.0 for Beacon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Graded ships an update weekly, Beacon every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Graded | Beacon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graded-accountability-tracker/id6776423945/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-adhd-reminders/id6784821903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 18 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.1 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vector Labs Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776423947) | [Waypoint Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896156697) |

## What reviewers say

### Graded

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graded-accountability-tracker/id6776423945)

This app provides a personal accountability system to help you measure how consistently you meet your self-set standards. It allows you to build custom standards, track daily performance, and receive a GPA-style score reflecting your progress over time. Features include detailed analytics, journaling, and reminders to foster continuous improvement.

**Highlights:** GPA-style daily grading system, Custom standards with weighted importance, Daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly analytics, Performance history and streak tracking, Journaling and reflection tools, Reminders and notifications, Home Screen widgets

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graded: Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Graded: Annual Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Graded: Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |


### Beacon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beacon-adhd-reminders/id6784821903)

This app helps individuals with ADHD manage tasks and time effectively. It breaks down large tasks into smaller, manageable steps and uses gentle reminders to keep users on track without causing overwhelm or guilt. It integrates with existing Apple Reminders and Calendar.

**Highlights:** One task at a time display, Visual countdown timers, Guilt-free task management, Task shrinking for easier starts, Task parking lot, Integration with Apple Reminders/Calendar, Smart capture and energy tags

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beacon Pro (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Beacon Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Graded free?

Graded is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Beacon free?

Beacon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Graded or Beacon?

Graded and Beacon are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Graded or Beacon have ads?

Neither Graded nor Beacon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Graded or Beacon?

Graded ships an update weekly, and Beacon every 2 days. Most recently, Graded was updated on October 6, 2026 and Beacon on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*